A moderate earthquake rattled Dhaka and several other parts of the country in the early hours of Wednesday, causing momentary panic but no reported casualties.
According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the tremor struck at about 2:24am and measured 5.2 on the Richter scale. The epicentre was located near Moirang in Manipur, India-approximately 39 kilometres from the state capital, Imphal.
The earthquake originated at a shallow depth of 47 kilometres, which amplified its effects across a wide region, including northeastern parts of Bangladesh and the capital, Dhaka.
The United States Geological Survey also recorded the event, placing the epicentre at 24.49掳N latitude.
Residents in Dhaka, Sylhet, and surrounding districts reported light shaking, but there have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
