Earthquake Tremors in Bangladesh as Three Quakes Strike Overnight

Earthquake tremors in Bangladesh woke many people just after midnight on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Three earthquakes struck along the Bangladesh-India-Myanmar border region within about 75 minutes, shaking Dhaka, Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Feni and other parts of the country, according to local reports citing the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

So far, nobody has reported deaths or damage. Still, the back-to-back quakes caused panic among residents in several areas, local reports said.

Importantly, none of the quakes started inside Bangladesh. The epicenters lay in Myanmar and in India’s northeastern states of Mizoram and Tripura.

How Three Earthquakes Shook Bangladesh in 75 Minutes

First Quake Hit Near Mrauk U in Rakhine

The first quake struck at 12:12 am Bangladesh time. The US Geological Survey (USGS) measured it at magnitude 4.9 and placed it 72 km northeast of Sittwe, near Mrauk U in Myanmar’s Rakhine State. It began 35 km below the surface, and a USGS seismologist has reviewed the data.

Meanwhile, EMSC described the location as the Myanmar-Bangladesh border area. People near the Cox’s Bazar-Teknaf border and in Chattogram felt this first tremor.

Second Quake Struck Mizoram a Minute Later

Then, at 12:13 am, a second quake hit the Lunglei area of Mizoram along the Bangladesh-India border. Local reports citing EMSC put its strength at 5.0. However, an EMSC event listing shows magnitude 4.8 at a shallow depth of about 18 km. Early magnitude figures often differ between agencies, so the final number may change.

This second tremor reached Chattogram, Cumilla, Feni, Noakhali and other districts.

Third Quake Followed in Tripura

Finally, at 1:27 am, a magnitude 3.8 quake struck near Agartala in Tripura. India’s National Centre for Seismology (NCS) located it in Dhalai district, at a depth of 30 km. As a result, people in Dhaka and several other areas felt mild shaking.

Another Quake Hit Myanmar on Sunday Morning

Later on Sunday, at 11:55 am, seismic monitors recorded a magnitude 4.6 quake about 227 km southeast of Chattogram, 58 km below the surface. Earthquake Track, a site that uses USGS data, places this event near Kyaw in Myanmar’s Magway Region. At the time of writing, Living Arcade found no reports of people feeling it in Bangladesh.

What Earthquake Data for Bangladesh Shows

Earthquake Track lists the 4.9 Mrauk U quake as the largest “Bangladesh” earthquake of the day, week and month. However, readers should note one key point. The site groups nearby border quakes under Bangladesh, even when the epicenter lies in Myanmar or India.

According to the same site, its Bangladesh list shows 30 quakes of magnitude 1.5 or higher in the past 365 days. Other trackers use a wider search area, so they count more events. For example, one tracker counts 86 quakes of magnitude 4 or higher within 300 km of Bangladesh in 2026.

Strongest Earthquake Tremors in Bangladesh This Year

The largest quake on Earthquake Track’s Bangladesh list this year struck on February 3, 2026. USGS measured it at magnitude 5.8, about 95 km west of Yenangyaung in Myanmar, at a depth of about 57 km.

The quake hit at 9:34 pm Bangladesh time. Residents in Dhaka, Chattogram, Sylhet and coastal districts felt moderate to strong shaking. In addition, a second quake followed within 17 minutes. Even so, disaster teams confirmed no major infrastructure damage that night.

Why Bangladesh Often Feels Earthquakes

Bangladesh sits in an earthquake-prone zone. According to experts, the opposing movement of the Indian Plate and the Burmese Plate causes frequent mild to moderate quakes. The northeastern Sylhet region and the southeastern Chattogram region are often seen as high-risk zones.

The danger is real. On November 21, 2025, a quake centered in Madhabdi, Narsingdi, killed at least 10 people. USGS measured it at magnitude 5.4, while the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) measured 5.7. After that disaster, experts warned that nearly 90 percent of Dhaka’s older buildings did not follow proper building codes.

How to Stay Safe During an Earthquake

Quakes of this size usually cause little or no damage. Still, they remind families to prepare. During shaking, drop to the floor, take cover under a sturdy table and hold on until it stops. Also, stay away from windows, glass and heavy shelves.

Do not use lifts or rush down crowded stairs while the ground moves. After the shaking ends, check walls and ceilings for new cracks. If you see serious damage, leave the building and contact local authorities.

What Happens Next

Seismologists in the region continue to track activity along the border. Notably, scientists cannot predict exactly when or where a large quake will strike. For official updates, follow the BMD, which runs a seismic monitoring center in Agargaon, Dhaka. Living Arcade will update this story if officials report any damage.

FAQs

Q1. Was there an earthquake in Bangladesh today?
Answer: People in Bangladesh felt tremors early Sunday, October 4, 2026. However, the three quakes struck Myanmar and India’s Mizoram and Tripura states, not Bangladesh itself.

Q2. Where were the epicenters of the October 4 earthquakes?
Answer: The first was near Mrauk U in Rakhine, Myanmar. The second hit near Lunglei in Mizoram, and the third struck Dhalai district in Tripura.

Q3. Did the earthquakes cause damage in Bangladesh?
Answer: No immediate reports of casualties or major damage have emerged.

Q4. What was the strongest earthquake near Bangladesh in 2026?
Answer: A magnitude 5.8 quake struck Myanmar on February 3, 2026, according to USGS.

Q5. Why does Bangladesh feel so many earthquakes?
Answer: Experts link it to the opposing movement of the Indian and Burmese plates.