United News of Bangladesh

A moderate earthquake rattled Dhaka and several other parts of the country in the early hours of Wednesday, causing momentary panic but no reported casualties. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the tremor struck at 2:24am and measured 5.2 on the Richter scale. The epicentre was located near Moirang in Manipur, India—approximately 39 kilometres from the state capital, Imphal. The earthquake originated at a shallow depth of 47 kilometres, which amplified its effects across a wide region, including northeastern parts of Bangladesh and the capital, Dhaka. Four earthquakes jolt India, Myanmar and Tajikistan within 1hr The United States Geological Survey (USGS) also recorded the event, placing the epicentre at 24.49°N latitude. Residents in Dhaka, Sylhet, and surrounding districts reported light shaking, but there have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

A major earthquake jolted parts of the country including Dhaka and Chattogram on Friday, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department. The tremor measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale was felt at 12:21 pm, it said. The Epicentre of the earthquake was Mandalay, Myanmar, 597 km South- East off BMD Seismic Centre, Agargaon, Dhaka. However, no causalities were reported. Meanwhile, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a slightly higher magnitude of 7.7. According to the USGS, the epicentre was 16 kilometres north-northwest of Sagaing, Myanmar, at a depth of 10 kilometres. A 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Thailand and neighbouring Myanmar midday on Friday, killing at least three people in Bangkok and burying dozens when a high-rise building under construction collapsed, reports AP. The midday temblor with an epicenter near Mandalay, Myanmar's second largest city, was followed by a strong 6.4 magnitude aftershock. Myanmar and Thailand hit by major earthquakes Following this, Myanmar's military-run government declared a state of emergency in six regions and states including the capital Naypyitaw and Mandalay. A dramatic video of the building's collapse near Bangkok’s popular Chatuchak market circulated on social media showed the multi-story building with a crane on top toppling into a cloud of dust, while onlookers screamed and ran. Elsewhere, people in Bangkok evacuated from their buildings were cautioned to stay outside in case there were more aftershocks. Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention said the quake was felt in almost all regions of the country. Although no deaths or injuries have been reported in Bangladesh so far, the event has raised fresh concerns about the country's ability to handle a major earthquake disaster. Experts point out that with more than 60 tremors recorded since 2024, the increasing frequency underscores the critical need for stronger disaster preparedness measures. Another tremor of a 7.1 magnitude earthquake shook Bangladesh on January 7. The tremors were also felt across Nepal, India, Bhutan and China, highlighting the regional dimensions of such disasters