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3.6 magnitude earthquake jolts Pabna: BMD

News Desk Earthquake 2024-02-14, 11:12pm

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There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, BMD said.



Dhaka Feb 14 - An earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale jolted Pabna on Wednesday at 8:07 pm, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.

The epicenter of the earthquake was located 111 kilometers northwest of the BMD Seismic Centre in Agargaon, Dhaka, near Atghoria upazila of the district. The earthquake was categorized as minor.

There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, BMD said. - UNB