A moderate 5.5-magnitude earthquake rattled central Bangladesh on Friday, resulting in the tragic loss of at least six lives and injuring dozens more, according to local authorities. The tremor, which occurred at 10:38 a.m., was centered in the Ghorashal area of Narsingdi district, approximately 25 kilometers (16 miles) from the capital city of Dhaka. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake’s depth at 10 kilometers (6 miles). In Dhaka, buildings swayed violently, prompting terrified residents to flee into the streets for safety. DBC Television, based in Dhaka, detailed that the fatalities included three individuals who perished due to the collapse of a building roof and a wall, and three pedestrians who were struck by falling building railings. While northern and southeastern Bangladesh are recognized as seismically active zones due to the tectonic interactions between the Indian and Eurasian plates, the central region typically experiences fewer such events. This rare quake has raised concerns about the region’s preparedness for seismic activity.