Overview
- The USGS measured a magnitude 5.5 quake at 10:38 a.m. local time at a depth of 10 km, centered about 14 km west-southwest of Narsingdi.
- Local police report at least three fatalities and multiple injuries following strong shaking in the capital.
- Police official Rafikul Islam said a railing on a five‑storey building collapsed, killing two pedestrians at the scene and a third who later died at a hospital.
- Fire Service spokesman Anwarul Islam said rescue teams are operating across affected areas and have received many calls, with some not deemed serious.
- Damage in Dhaka includes collapsed brick railings and a slight tilt in an eight‑storey building, and many residents fled into the streets.