Sylhet, Dec 11 (V7N) – Sylhet experienced two consecutive earthquakes in the early hours of December 10, within a span of just five minutes, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. The first tremor struck at 2:50:31 a.m., followed by a second at 2:55:14 a.m. local time.
 
India’s National Center for Seismology confirmed the earthquakes, reporting that the first measured 3.5 on the Richter scale and the second 3.3. Both quakes originated near the Bangladesh-India border in Zakiganj Upazila, Sylhet. The epicenter of the first quake was recorded at 24.830°N, 92.180°E, with a depth of 20 kilometers, while the second epicenter was at 24.790°N, 92.210°E, with a depth of 30 kilometers.
 
The tremors were felt across Sylhet, where residents reported brief but noticeable shaking in homes and commercial buildings. No immediate reports of structural damage or casualties have been received from local authorities.
 
In addition, Myanmar experienced a 3.7-magnitude earthquake at 2:54:03 a.m., originating approximately six kilometers north of Mandalay. This event coincided closely with the Sylhet quakes, highlighting the region’s seismic activity along the northeastern boundary of Bangladesh and northern Myanmar.
 
Seismologists have urged residents in Sylhet and nearby areas to remain alert for potential aftershocks and advised taking standard safety precautions. Local emergency and disaster management teams are closely monitoring the situation and have not reported any emergencies so far.
 
Experts note that while these tremors are relatively mild, the recurrence within minutes emphasizes the importance of earthquake preparedness in the region, which is part of the active seismic zone bordering India and Myanmar.
 
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