Earthquake jolts Dhaka, other parts of country

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake jolted different parts of the country including the capital this morning.

The quake was felt at 9:35 am on Saturday (December 2).

The quake was felt in Chattogram, Rajshahi, Sylhet, Rangpur, Chuadanga, Noakhali, Kushtia and other parts of the country.

Rabiul Haque, officer-in-charge of the Meteorological Office, said that the place of origin of the earthquake was Ramganj.

According to the United States Geological Survey, USGS, the epicenter of the earthquake is 8 km east-northeast of Ramganj upazila in Laxmipur district.

Many people came out of their houses in fear during the earthquake.

No casualties or damage were reported immediately.

 

Source: BSS