Moderate Earthquake Felt Across Bangladesh; Epicenter in Manipur, India

Muyabia Labony; Dhaka – A moderate earthquake was felt in various parts of Bangladesh, including the capital city, Dhaka, on Tuesday morning. The tremors, originating from the Indian state of Manipur, occurred around 6:30 AM local time.

The earthquake measured 5.0 on the Richter scale. Fortunately, no immediate reports of casualties or significant property damage have surfaced in Bangladesh.

Timing and Epicenter Details

According to the Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), the tremor was recorded at 6:29:36 AM. The epicenter was located in the Manipur state of India, approximately 436 kilometers away from Dhaka.

Geologists noted that because the source of this moderate-depth earthquake was relatively close to the Bangladesh border, it was felt distinctly across various regions of the country.

Discrepancy in Magnitude and Depth

Different international and local agencies reported slightly varying data regarding the seismic event:

• National Center for Seismology (NCS), India: Reported a magnitude of 5.2 occurring in the Kamjong area of Manipur at a depth of 62 km.

• United States Geological Survey (USGS): Recorded the magnitude as 5.0 with a deeper focal point of 100.6 km.

Despite the difference in technical readings, the consensus remains that the tremor was of moderate intensity and did not pose a major threat to infrastructure in the immediate aftermath.

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