Earthquake jolts northeastern Bangladesh, parts of India

A mild earthquake was felt across northeastern regions of Bangladesh, with tremors also reported in several areas of the neighboring Indian state of Tripura.

According to the Earthquake Observation and Research Center of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the earthquake measured 3.3 on the Richter scale. No casualties or damage were immediately reported.

In a special bulletin, the weather office said the tremor struck at 1:01:07pm Bangladesh time on Tuesday (May 19). The epicenter was located in Gaznaipur of Habiganj district in northeastern Bangladesh. 

The epicenter was approximately 146 kilometers northeast of the seismic observatory in Agargaon, Dhaka.

Local sources and meteorological data indicated that the 3.3-magnitude quake was mildly felt in several areas, including Baniachang in Habiganj, Sreemangal, Sunamganj, Bajitpur in Kishoreganj, and Shahbazpur in Brahmanbaria.

Tremors were also reported across the border in India’s Tripura, particularly in Dharmanagar, Dhalai, and Unakoti districts.

A statement signed by Assistant Meteorologist Farzana Sultana classified the earthquake as “mild” on the Richter scale. Authorities confirmed that no damage or injuries had been reported in either Bangladesh or India following the low-intensity tremor.