Strong tremors of a powerful earthquake were felt in Bangladesh on Friday morning (21 November 2025). The intensity of the earthquake has been measured at 5.7 on the Richter scale. According to local media reports, at least 6 people died and dozens were injured. The epicenter of the earthquake was in Ghorashal area of Narsingdi district, about 25 kilometers from Dhaka. This shock spread panic among the people not only in Bangladesh but also in many parts of India.
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake was felt at 10:38 am. Its depth was 10 kilometers below. Earthquakes of such shallow depth can often cause greater damage, the effect of which was clearly visible in Dhaka.
Damage to buildings in Dhaka
According to the information of local channel DBC, 3 people died when part of the wall and roof of a building collapsed. Three pedestrians were crushed to death when the railing of the bridge broke. Many other people were injured at different places. The tremors, which were felt for several seconds, created chaos in the entire city. People came out of their homes, offices and shops and gathered on the streets.
Less frequent earthquakes in central Bangladesh
According to USGS, the northern and south-eastern parts of Bangladesh are considered earthquake-sensitive zones, as the region falls in the zone of the India and Eurasia plates. However, such strong earthquakes are rarely seen in central Bangladesh. This is why even experts are surprised by the location and intensity of this earthquake.
Tremors felt in India too
Tremors were also felt in many areas of India, areas where tremors were felt. These include Guwahati, Tripura and some parts of Meghalaya in Kolkata. Many people in Kolkata got scared and came out of the buildings.
Why is the risk of earthquake increasing in this area?
In recent times, geo-activity has been continuously increasing in South Asia. Experts believe that the continuous collision of the India-Eurasia plate, the active fault lines of Sylhet-Meghalaya and the geological structure of the Bengal Basin may increase the risk of earthquakes in this region in the future.
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