Wednesday, 04 February, 2026
Bangladesh was shaken by two moderate earthquakes on Tuesday night within 17 minutes near the Myanmar border, with earlier tremors also reported in the southwest of the country.
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the first quake, measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale, struck at 9:33 pm local time, followed by a 5.2-magnitude tremor at 9:51 pm. Both originated roughly 67.8 km below the surface. The twin night tremors were felt across multiple districts, including Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, and Sylhet, triggering brief panic among residents, though no immediate reports of damage or casualties were received.
Earlier in the day, at 4:36 am, Satkhira in the southwest experienced a lighter tremor measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale, according to the Earthquake Monitoring Centre. Assistant meteorologist Farzana Sultana described the early-morning quake as “light,” causing minimal impact and no structural damage.
Residents in Dhaka also reported feeling tremors during the night, causing minor disturbances in high-rise buildings. Many people took to the streets in precaution, though authorities confirmed that the central region experienced only mild shaking.
Seismologists note that Bangladesh sits in a seismically active zone due to the ongoing collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. While major earthquakes are rare, moderate tremors are not uncommon, particularly in the southeastern and northeastern regions bordering Myanmar and India.
“The twin night tremors were moderate but significant enough to be widely felt across eastern and southeastern districts,” said a senior official at the Earthquake Monitoring Centre. “Residents are urged to remain calm, follow safety protocols, and avoid crowded or high-risk structures until authorities confirm all is safe.”
Authorities in affected districts have urged people to remain vigilant, while emergency services reported being on standby. Structural inspections are being conducted in vulnerable areas as a precautionary measure.
This series of tremors underscores the need for increased earthquake awareness and preparedness in Bangladesh, particularly in urban centres such as Dhaka, Chittagong, and Sylhet, where population density increases the potential for disruption.
Residents are advised to keep emergency kits ready, follow official guidelines, and report any structural damage to local authorities. Meteorologists and seismologists continue to monitor the situation for potential aftershocks.
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Bangladesh was shaken by two moderate earthquakes on Tuesday night within 17 minutes near the Myanmar border, with earlier tremors also reported in the southwest of the country.
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the first quake, measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale, struck at 9:33 pm local time, followed by a 5.2-magnitude tremor at 9:51 pm. Both originated roughly 67.8 km below the surface. The twin night tremors were felt across multiple districts, including Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, and Sylhet, triggering brief panic among residents, though no immediate reports of damage or casualties were received.
Earlier in the day, at 4:36 am, Satkhira in the southwest experienced a lighter tremor measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale, according to the Earthquake Monitoring Centre. Assistant meteorologist Farzana Sultana described the early-morning quake as “light,” causing minimal impact and no structural damage.
Residents in Dhaka also reported feeling tremors during the night, causing minor disturbances in high-rise buildings. Many people took to the streets in precaution, though authorities confirmed that the central region experienced only mild shaking.
Seismologists note that Bangladesh sits in a seismically active zone due to the ongoing collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. While major earthquakes are rare, moderate tremors are not uncommon, particularly in the southeastern and northeastern regions bordering Myanmar and India.
“The twin night tremors were moderate but significant enough to be widely felt across eastern and southeastern districts,” said a senior official at the Earthquake Monitoring Centre. “Residents are urged to remain calm, follow safety protocols, and avoid crowded or high-risk structures until authorities confirm all is safe.”
Authorities in affected districts have urged people to remain vigilant, while emergency services reported being on standby. Structural inspections are being conducted in vulnerable areas as a precautionary measure.
This series of tremors underscores the need for increased earthquake awareness and preparedness in Bangladesh, particularly in urban centres such as Dhaka, Chittagong, and Sylhet, where population density increases the potential for disruption.
Residents are advised to keep emergency kits ready, follow official guidelines, and report any structural damage to local authorities. Meteorologists and seismologists continue to monitor the situation for potential aftershocks.
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