Earthquake of Magnitude 5.2 Jolts Sylhet and Other Parts of Bangladesh Early Morning

A moderate earthquake was felt in Sylhet and several other parts of the country early Monday morning. The tremor, which lasted a few seconds, occurred around 4:47am on January 5 and measured 5.2 on the Richter scale.

Details of the Earthquake

The earthquake struck during the early hours, briefly shaking homes and buildings in Sylhet and nearby areas. Many residents reported feeling the tremor for a short duration before it subsided.

Epicentre and Magnitude

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the epicentre of the earthquake was located in the Dhing area of Assam, India. The seismic event originated at a depth of 35 kilometres and registered a magnitude of 5.2 on the Richter scale.

Public Reaction in Sylhet

Soon after the earthquake, people in Sylhet city and surrounding areas shared their experiences on social media, particularly Facebook. Several users reported noticeable shaking, though it lasted only a few seconds.

Previous Earthquake Activity

Earlier, on December 10 last year, two earthquake tremors were felt in Sylhet within five minutes. The first occurred at 2:20:31am, followed by another at 2:25:14am, causing concern among residents at the time.

The early morning earthquake on January 5, originating from Assam, was felt across Sylhet and nearby regions, briefly shaking the area and prompting widespread public reaction.