Magnitude 3.0 Earthquake Strikes Bangladesh, Raises Tectonic Plate Concerns
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News18•01-02-2026, 08:45
Magnitude 3.0 Earthquake Strikes Bangladesh, Raises Tectonic Plate Concerns
- •A 3.0 magnitude earthquake hit Bangladesh on Sunday at 4 am, according to the National Center of Seismology (NCS).
- •The earthquake occurred at a depth of 20 km, with its epicenter at 24.85 N latitude and 92.07 E longitude.
- •Bangladesh is highly susceptible to major earthquakes due to its location on three active tectonic plate faults: Indian, Eurasian, and Burma plates.
- •The country is near several major fault lines, including Bogura, Tripura, Shillong Plateau, Dauki, and Assam faults, placing it in 13 earthquake-prone zones.
- •Dhaka, one of the world's densest cities, is identified as one of the 20 most earthquake-vulnerable cities globally.
Why It Matters: A 3.0 magnitude earthquake struck Bangladesh, highlighting the country's high seismic risk due to active tectonic plates.
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