Earthquake jolts Dhaka and other parts of Bangladesh

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Dhaka, Jan 24 - An earthquake was felt in Dhaka and various parts of Bangladesh early   at 1:23 am on Friday, causing panic among people. 

Many reported being alarmed by the tremor at night.

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake originated in Wazin, Manipur, India. 

It had a magnitude of 5.1 on the Richter scale and a depth of 106 kilometres. 

The tremor was also felt in neighbouring Myanmar.

This is not the first earthquake in January.

Earlier this month, tremors were recorded on 3 and 7 January. 

The 3 January earthquake, which originated 482 kilometres away from Dhaka, was moderate in intensity, while the one on 7 January was more severe.

Besides, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department reported another earthquake on 21 January. 

This tremor, with a magnitude of 4.1 on the Richter scale, originated in Khasi Hills, Meghalaya, India.

The repeated seismic activity in January has raised concerns among people and experts about the region's vulnerability to earthquakes.  - UNB