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5.1-magnitude earthquake hits Dhaka, surrounding regions

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Published: 10:01, 24 January 2025  
5.1-magnitude earthquake hits Dhaka, surrounding regions

A mild earthquake, measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck various parts of the country.

The earthquake was felt around 1:26 PM on Friday (January 24).

Tremors were also reported in Sylhet, Sherpur, Feni and other regions. Initial reports of damage were not immediately available.

Bangladesh Meteorological Department's Earthquake Observation and Research Center said the earthquake originated in the Indo-Myanmar border in the northeast at a depth of 489 km.

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