June 05, 2026
Light tremor felt in the capital and nearby areas
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says no tsunami is expected, and no damage or casualties have been reported
There were two confirmed deaths with one still missing, and four people were sent to the hospital, although none of them had life-threatening injuries
The tremor was recorded at 3:10pm on Saturday, the Met Office says
They call for strengthening third-party verification systems to ensure structural integrity in construction
The epicentre was 436km north-east of Dhaka, the BMD says
Thousands evacuate tsunami-prone areas as government warns of a heightened risk of a megaquake
Tremors have been felt across Kabul, Islamabad, and New Delhi
