Dhaka, Dec. 3 -- A moderate earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale jolted parts of Bangladesh shortly before 1am on Tuesday, with noticeable tremors reported across Chattogram and neighbouring districts.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the epicentre was located 81 kilometres east of Falam in Myanmar, a region known for frequent tectonic movement. No casualties or major damage have been reported so far.
Residents in Chattogram city, Rangamati, Bandarban and Cox's Bazar said they felt beds shake and windows rattle for several seconds. Many briefly rushed out of their homes in confusion before the tremor subsided.
Tuesday's earthquake comes amid growing concerns over Bangladesh's seismic vulnerability. The country has...