Earthquake jolts Myanmar, tremor felt in Bangladesh too

Published : Monday, 11 May, 2026 at 9:45 AM Count : 110

Observer Online Report

A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar early Monday. The tremor also felt in parts of Bangladesh, particularly in Chattogram, according to local residents.

According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), the earthquake occurred at 1:36AM (Bangladesh time) on Sunday.

The tremor originated at a depth of around 10 kilometers beneath the surface. Its preliminary epicenter was located at 20.46 degrees north latitude and 93.94 degrees east longitude.

According to a report by Xinhua News Agency, the earthquake originated near the Sidoktaya area of Myanmar. The United States Geological Survey said the epicenter was located about 11 kilometers from Sidoktaya.

No casualties or major damage were immediately reported.

However, the sudden tremor during the late hours caused panic among residents.

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