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Earthquake Tremors Sweep Through Assam and Kolkata as 5.7 Quake Rocks Bangladesh

The epicentre was identified near Madhabdi of Narsingdi, located about 13 km east of the Seismic Centre at Agargaon in Dhaka.

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In recent times, Bangladesh has not felt a tremor of such magnitude
In recent times, Bangladesh has not felt a tremor of such magnitude

An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale shook parts of the Northeast, including some parts of Assam and Guwahati, on Friday morning, triggering brief moments of panic though no major impact was reported in the region.

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The tremor, felt at 10:08:26 am, caused slight jolts across Guwahati city, where residents experienced a mild swaying sensation. No damage or injuries have been reported from Assam so far.

According to preliminary seismic data, the earthquake’s epicentre was located in Bangladesh, at latitude 23.77°N and longitude 90.51°E, with a depth of 10 km, indicating a shallow and more strongly felt tremor.

Widespread Tremors Across Northeast and Kolkata

The quake sent ripples across Kolkata, parts of West Bengal, and other Northeastern states. Residents in multiple cities reported shaking floors, swinging ceiling fans, and moving light fixtures, with several people taking to social media to share videos of swaying chandeliers moments after the tremor.

Despite the intensity of the shaking, there were no reports of casualties or significant property damage in India.

Strong Shaking in Bangladesh; People Rush Outdoors

In Bangladesh, the earthquake caused strong tremors in the capital Dhaka and surrounding districts. The epicentre was identified near Madhabdi of Narsingdi, located about 13 km east of the Seismic Centre at Agargaon in Dhaka.

Locals were seen rushing out of buildings in fear as structures swayed noticeably.

Professor Syed Humayun Akhter, former Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh Open University and former Chairman of Geology, said the tremor struck with an estimated depth between 10 and 12 km, consistent with shallow quakes that produce stronger surface shaking.

“In recent times, Bangladesh has not felt a tremor of such magnitude. Buildings were seen shaking like trees,” he said. Reports of damaged or tilting buildings have surfaced but remain unverified at the time of reporting.

Separate Event at CUET

Meanwhile, in an unrelated event, the Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) on Thursday observed World Town Planning Day 2025, hosted by the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at the CUET Central Auditorium, where Vice-Chancellor Professor Mahmud Abdul Matin Bhuiyan addressed participants.

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