At least three killed as magnitude 5.5 earthquake hits Bangladesh
Summary
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near Narsingdi, Bangladesh, killing at least three people. The quake was felt in the capital, Dhaka, and even as far away as Kolkata, India.Key Facts
- The earthquake hit near the city of Narsingdi in Bangladesh, 33 km from Dhaka.
- It occurred at 10:38 am local time (04:38 GMT).
- At least three people died, including a medical student.
- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department recorded the quake’s magnitude as 5.7.
- The US Geological Survey (USGS) suggested possible “significant casualties” and damage.
- Tremors were strong enough to be felt in Kolkata, India, over 325 km from the epicenter.
- The earthquake frightened many residents, with reports of people crying and fleeing buildings.
- The ground shaking lasted for about 26 seconds.
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