Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- An earthquake of magnitude 3.0 struck Bangladesh on Sunday at about 4 am, a statement by the National Center of Seismology (NCS) said.

As per the statement, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 20 km. The earthquake's latitude was reported to be 24.85 North, and the longitude was reported to be 92.07 East.

In a post on X, the NCS said," EQ of M: 3.0, On: 01/02/2026 04:02:32 IST, Lat: 24.85 N, Long: 92.07 E, Depth: 20 Km, Location: Bangladesh."

Bangladesh faces a high risk of major earthquakes due to its location along three active tectonic plate faults, experts warned recently following major tremors on December 4, 2025, stressing that preparedness, public awareness and modern technology are crucial to reducing casual...