5.7 Richter Scale Earth Quake Hits Dhaka
Strong Earthquake Strikes Dhaka Today: What We Know What Happened Early on November 21, 2025 , a powerful earthquake jolted Dhaka and surrounding regions. ( Daily Sun ) The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) reported the quake measured 5.7 on the Richter scale , with its epicenter in Madhabdi, Narsingdi , approximately 13 km from Dhaka . ( BSS News ) The quake struck at a shallow depth of around 10 km , which contributed to the strong shaking felt in Dhaka. ( Earthquake List ) Impact & Damage The Fire Service and Civil Defence confirmed structural damage in Dhaka: A brick railing collapsed on a rooftop in Armanitola. An 8-storey building in Swamibagh reportedly tilted. ( The Daily Star ) Casualties : According to reports, at least three people died : Three pedestrians were killed when a railing collapsed in Dhaka. ( Dawn ) and another two died in Naraygonj and Narshingdi districts, Many got admitted DMC hospitals for treatement afte...