STRONG EARTHQUAKE HIT BANGLADESH: Buildings Shook!

Eyewitnesses stated that the earthquake was strong and lasted longer than a minute.

STRONG EARTHQUAKE HIT BANGLADESH: Buildings Shook!

TL;DR

  • A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit Bangladesh, with its epicenter 102 km from Kolkata at a depth of 35 km.
  • Eyewitnesses described the earthquake as strong and lasting over a minute, with buildings shaking.
  • No reports of injuries or material damage have been released.
  • The article provides comprehensive safety guidelines for earthquake preparedness and actions during an earthquake, such as staying calm, finding shelter, and avoiding elevators.
  • A separate, shallower earthquake of 4.4 magnitude was registered in Romania the previous day, with no reported damage.