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Major 7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of Bangladesh

Earthquake 2025-01-07, 8:39am

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Earthquake



Dhaka, Jan 07 - A 7.1 magnitude earthquake jolted Dhaka and other parts of the country on Tuesday.

The earthquake was felt at 7:05 am (Bangladesh time)and the epicentre of the earthquake was 618 km north-west of BMD Seismic Centre , Agargaon, Dhaka, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department. Its location might be in Bihar, India- UNB

No report of damages or casualties was received till the filing of this message at 8-30 am.