Light tremor jolts parts of Bangladesh Dhaka,
Mar 18 (bdnews24.com) – A Meteorological Department official said a
light earthquake jolted parts of Bangladesh on Sunday morning.
Assistant
director of Bangladesh Meteorological Department Shamsuddin Ahmed told
bdnews24.com that the 4.6-maginitude tremor shook buildings in the
capital Dhaka at 8:56 am and lasted 10 seconds.
No casualties were reported immediately but many residents said they ran for safety.
According to initial reports, the tremor was felt in Uttara, Mohakhali, Rampura and Mirpur.
Meanwhile,
Dhaka University Earth Observatory Centre professor Syed Humayun Akhter
said the tremor was felt at 8.55am and it was of 4.2-magnitude.
According to professor Humayun, the epicentre of the quake was to the south of the capital and within a 30-kilometre radius.
But Ahmed contradicted as he said the epicentre was around 21 kilometres south-west of Dhaka.
Professor Humayun said a 4-magnitude quake jolted Dhaka last time on Dec 19, 2000.
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