Seconds apart: Twin quakes jolt Dhaka evening
Dhaka and its surrounding districts were shaken by two consecutive earthquakes on Saturday, November 22, evening, occurring just one second apart and adding to the series of tremors the country has experienced in the past two days.
According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the first quake struck at 6:06:40 pm with a magnitude of 3.7, followed immediately at 6:06:50 pm by a stronger 4.3-magnitude tremor.
The first earthquake was originated in Badda and the second one 11 kilometres west of Narsingdi town. Rubaiyat Kabir, officer-in-charge of the Earthquake Monitoring Center of the Meteorological Department, confirmed this information to Jago News.
A day of repeated tremors
Earlier in the morning, at 10:36:12 am, another mild earthquake was recorded in Palash upazila of Narsingdi, measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale. The epicentre was located 29 kilometres northeast of the Dhaka Earthquake Observation and Research Center.
These repeated tremors come just a day after Friday's 5.7-magnitude earthquake, the strongest recorded in the country’s history. That quake caused widespread panic, forcing thousands to rush out of buildings.
Casualties and damage
Friday’s powerful quake left 10 people dead, including children, and more than 600 injured nationwide.
Five deaths were reported in Narsingdi, four in Dhaka, and one in Narayanganj.
Many victims were injured after jumping from buildings in fear. Several structures in Dhaka, Narsingdi and neighbouring districts developed cracks, while some buildings tilted due to the impact.
Four earthquakes in 31 hours
With Saturday morning’s quake and the two evening tremors, Bangladesh has now experienced four earthquakes in just 31 and a half hours – a rare and alarming sequence that has heightened public anxiety.
Latest situation
The Meteorological Department confirmed that the two evening quakes were independent events originating within seconds of each other – one from Badda in Dhaka, the other linked to seismic activity extending toward Narsingdi.
Authorities are continuing to assess damage, and experts have urged the public to remain cautious but calm.