Mild 4.1 magnitude earthquake felt in parts of Bangladesh
The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) and India’s National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported that the tremor struck at 4:36 am on 3 February.
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A mild earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale was felt across parts of Bangladesh early on Tuesday, seismological agencies said.
The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) and India's National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported that the tremor struck at 4:36 am on 3 February.
Bangladesh's Meteorological Department said the epicentre was in Kolaroa of Satkhira district, with the quake originating at a depth of about 150 kilometres.
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Residents in Satkhira, Khulna, Jessore and surrounding areas reported light shaking, the department said.
No casualties or damage were immediately reported.
