Sylhet: A mild earthquake was felt in Sylhet district and nearby areas on Wednesday night. The tremor, measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale, was recorded at 10:53 pm, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).
According to United News of Bangladesh, the EMSC reported that the epicentre was located in Myanmar, approximately 112 kilometres north-northwest of Monywa in the Sagaing Region and around 75 kilometres southeast of Mawlaik.
The quake caused panic among residents in Sylhet, leading many people to rush out of their homes in fear. However, no damage was reported.