Bangladesh Shaken by 4.1-Magnitude Quake: Residents Feel Light Tremors

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A mild earthquake of magnitude 4.1 struck Bangladesh early Thursday, causing light tremors in the capital Dhaka and surrounding districts. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the quake's epicentre was located at a depth of 30 km in Narsingdi, with the tremors felt at 6:14 am local time. Fortunately, there were no reports of damage or casualties. This latest quake comes as a reminder of Bangladesh's high risk of major earthquakes, given its location at the junction of three tectonic plates - the Indian, Myanmar, and Eurasian plates. The country's dense population and numerous dilapidated buildings in old Dhaka make it one of the world's 20 most earthquake-vulnerable cities. Last month, a 5.7-magnitude quake resulted in 10 deaths and significant damage, highlighting the need for earthquake preparedness and safety measures in the region. Bangladesh has a long history of powerful earthquakes, with five major tremors between 1869 and 1930 measuring above 7.0 on the Richter scale.