Archive · 23 Nov 2025
Earthquake Sequence in Bangladesh Claims 10 Lives, Panics Dhaka
A big earthquake happened in Bangladesh on Friday, killing 10 people and damaging buildings.
Two more smaller earthquakes happened on Saturday, making people scared again.
Experts say Bangladesh is at risk of big earthquakes because of where it is located.
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Bangladesh on Friday, killing at least 10 and damaging buildings
Two more tremors, of magnitudes 3.7 and 4.3, hit on Saturday, further panicking residents
The epicenters were in Narsingdi and Dhaka's Badda area, with tremors felt across the capital
Experts warn Bangladesh is at high seismic risk due to its location on major tectonic plates
Dhaka is one of the world's most earthquake-vulnerable cities due to its dense population and old buildings
- Who
- Residents of Bangladesh, especially Dhaka
- What
- Experienced a series of earthquakes
- When
- Friday and Saturday
- Where
- Bangladesh, particularly Dhaka and Narsingdi
- Why
- Due to the country's location on major tectonic plates
Government Response
Public Reaction
Government Action
Government Response
Government officials are assessing damage and providing aid to affected areas
Public Reaction
Residents are expressing fear and concern about the safety of their homes and buildings
- First Earthquake Magnitude
- 5.7
- First Earthquake Depth
- 10 km
- First Earthquake Time
- Friday morning
- Second Earthquake Magnitude
- 3.7
- Second Earthquake Time
- Saturday, 6 PM
- Third Earthquake Magnitude
- 4.3
- Third Earthquake Time
- Saturday, 6 PM
- Deaths
- At least 10
