5.1-Magnitude earthquake strikes Myanmar, tremors felt in Bangladesh

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, with mild tremors felt across parts of Bangladesh.

Many residents reported feeling the shaking in various parts of the country, including the capital Dhaka.

Farzana Sultana, a meteorologist at the Earthquake Observation Centre of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, said the earthquake occurred at 10:51:49pm on Wednesday.

The epicentre was located in neighbouring Myanmar, approximately 462 kilometres from Dhaka.

She added that tremors were felt in different regions of Bangladesh, with comparatively stronger shaking reported in Cox’s Bazar and nearby areas.

According to the meteorologist, the quake was of moderate intensity.