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3.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Bangladesh, Highlighting Seismic Risk

An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 struck Bangladesh early Sunday morning at a depth of 20 km. The country faces a high seismic risk as it sits at the active junction of the Indian, Eurasian, and Burma tectonic plates. Major cities like Dhaka, with extreme population density, are among the world's most vulnerable to earthquakes. This event follows recent warnings from experts about the critical need for preparedness and public awareness.

Key Points: Earthquake Hits Bangladesh, Experts Warn of Major Risk

  • Magnitude 3.0 quake hits Bangladesh
  • Country at junction of three tectonic plates
  • Dhaka among world's most vulnerable cities
  • Experts stress need for preparedness
  • Separate 4.0 quake reported in Afghanistan
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Earthquake of magnitude 3.0 strikes Bangladesh

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck Bangladesh, a country at high risk due to its location on active tectonic plate faults, experts warn.

"Bangladesh faces a high risk of major earthquakes due to its location along three active tectonic plate faults - The Daily Star"

Dhaka, February 1

An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 struck Bangladesh on Sunday at about 4 am, a statement by the National Center of Seismology said.

As per the statement, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 20 km. The earthquake's latitude was reported to be 24.85 North, and the longitude was reported to be 92.07 East.

In a post on X, the NCS said," EQ of M: 3.0, On: 01/02/2026 04:02:32 IST, Lat: 24.85 N, Long: 92.07 E, Depth: 20 Km, Location: Bangladesh."

Bangladesh faces a high risk of major earthquakes due to its location along three active tectonic plate faults, experts warned recently following major tremors on December 4, 2025, stressing that preparedness, public awareness and modern technology are crucial to reducing casualties and damage, 'The Daily Star' reported following an earthquake of magnitude 4.1 at Dhaka.

Bangladesh sits at a highly active junction of three tectonic plates: the Indian, Eurasian, and Burma plates. The Indian plate moves northeast at about 6 cm per year, while the Eurasian plate moves northward at around 2 cm per year over it.

The country lies near several major fault lines, including the Bogura fault, Tripura fault, Shillong Plateau, Dauki fault, and Assam fault, placing it within 13 earthquake-prone zones. Areas such as Chattogram, the Chattogram Hill Tracts and Jaintiapur in Sylhet fall in the highest-risk category.

Dhaka, with more than 30,000 people per square kilometre, is one of the densest cities in the world and has been identified as one of the 20 most earthquake-vulnerable cities globally, according to The Daily Star.

Earlier, an earthquake of magnitude 4.0 struck Afghanistan on Saturday at about 3:28 am, a statement by the National Center of Seismology (NCS) said.

As per the statement, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 40 km. The earthquake's latitude was reported to be 36.40 North, and the longitude was reported to be 68.92 East.

In a post on X, the NCS said, " EQ of M: 4.0, On: 31/01/2026 03:28:26 IST, Lat: 36.40 N, Long: 68.92 E, Depth: 40 Km, Location: Afghanistan."

- ANI

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Rohit P
The science behind this is fascinating but scary. The Indian plate moving at 6 cm/year! It's a constant, slow-motion collision. Makes you realize how dynamic and fragile the ground beneath us really is. Nature is powerful.
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Aman W
Hope our brothers and sisters in Bangladesh are safe. 🙏 These small tremors should serve as a wake-up call for stricter building codes, especially in mega-cities like Dhaka. Density + earthquake = recipe for disaster.
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Sarah B
The article mentions Afghanistan had a 4.0 quake just a day before. The entire Himalayan belt seems restless. It would be helpful if the report also clarified if there's any connection or if they're isolated events.
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Vikram M
While the reporting is detailed, I feel it's a bit alarmist to focus so much on the "high risk" for a minor 3.0 event. It might cause unnecessary panic. The factual data from NCS is good, but the context feels heavy.
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Kavya N
This is a crucial read for people in Assam, Tripura, and Meghalaya too. We are in the same seismic zone. Time to check our own emergency kits and family plans. Better safe than sorry!

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