Earthquake of magnitude 3.3 hits Bangladesh
Summary
A magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck Bangladesh at a depth of 45 kilometres early Monday, highlighting the country’s high earthquake risk due to its location on active tectonic plate faults.
Key Points
- An earthquake of magnitude 3.3 hit Bangladesh at 04:50 IST at a depth of 45 kilometres.
- Bangladesh is located at the junction of three active tectonic plates: Indian, Eurasian, and Burma plates.
- The country faces high earthquake risks with 13 earthquake-prone zones and several major fault lines.
- Dhaka is identified as one of the 20 most earthquake-vulnerable cities globally due to its high population density.
