BANGLADESH_ Dhaka experienced another earthquake on November 22, 2025, following a powerful 5.7-magnitude quake that struck the country the previous day.
According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), a light earthquake of 4.3 magnitude was recorded at 6:06 pm. Its epicentre was located in Badda, about 6 km east of the BMD Seismic Centre in Agargaon.
The US Geological Survey (USGS) also reported a magnitude of 4.3, placing the epicentre 11 km west of Narsingdi. Meanwhile, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) measured it at 3.7. Earlier on the same day, a minor quake of magnitude 3.3 was reported in Palash Upazila of Narsingdi.
Impact of the Previous Day’s 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake
The 5.7-magnitude earthquake on November 21 caused significant damage across Dhaka and other districts, killing at least 10 people, including a newborn, and injuring hundreds. Buildings were damaged, and falling debris caused fatalities and injuries in densely populated areas.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has expressed deep sorrow over yesterday’s earthquake in Bangladesh. He extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the swift recovery of all those injured in this tragic event. https://x.com/htnworld/status/1992108725524648140?s=20
Bangladesh, located at the collision zone of major tectonic plates and crossed by several active fault lines, remains at high seismic risk. Historically, five major earthquakes above 7.0 on the Richter scale struck between 1869 and 1930.
Experts warn that the quiet period in recent decades should not be taken as reassurance, as it may precede a major seismic event. Of the 60 earthquakes detected since 2024, three exceeded magnitude 4.0, while 31 ranged between 3.0 and 4.0. Rapid urbanization and weak building standards exacerbate the country’s vulnerability. Dhaka is considered one of the world’s 20 most earthquake-prone cities.
