A mild earthquake was felt in Dhaka and various parts of Bangladesh on Monday night. The tremor, measuring 4 on the Richter scale, occurred at 9:28:54 PM. The epicenter was located in the Rupganj area of Narayanganj district. While the earthquake was felt across different regions, there have been no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage.
Details of the Earthquake
According to the Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the earthquake struck at 9:28:54 PM on Monday. The magnitude of the earthquake was recorded at 4 on the Richter scale. The epicenter was pinpointed to the Rupganj area in Narayanganj district.
Impact and Response
Although the earthquake was felt in various parts of the country, there have been no immediate reports of any casualties or significant damage. Local authorities are assessing the situation to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents.
Previous Occurrences
Bangladesh is not unfamiliar with seismic activities. The country lies in a seismically active zone, and mild to moderate earthquakes are not uncommon. However, major destructive earthquakes are rare. The last significant earthquake in the region occurred in April 1997, measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale.
