Published : 27 Feb 2026, 07:48 PM
Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 03:25 PM
A moderate earthquake has struck Bangladesh, jolting Dhaka and several other parts of the country.
The tremor occurred at 1:52pm on Friday and measured 5.3 on the Richter scale, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department said the epicentre was in the Ashashuni area of Satkhira.
The location is about 29.4km south-southeast of Satkhira district town and 26.2km southeast of Taki in India’s West Bengal.
The quake originated at a depth of 9.8km below the surface.
Tremors Felt In Kolkata
Strong tremors were also felt in the Indian city of Kolkata, prompting residents to evacuate buildings, NDTV reports.
According to the broadcaster, people rushed out of homes, offices and schools as the tremor was felt across the city, where many old buildings stand close together.
Some residents shared screenshots of earthquake alerts received on their mobile phones, while others gathered in open spaces outside apartment complexes.
Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar briefly paused a public address as the tremor was felt at the venue, NDTV said.
There were no immediate reports of major damage or casualties in either Bangladesh or India.
