A significant earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 struck Bangladesh on Friday, November 21, 2025, according to the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ). The quake, which occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers (6 miles), had its epicenter near Narsingdi, approximately 40 kilometers (25 miles) from the capital city of Dhaka. The tremors were also felt in several eastern states of neighboring India, though no immediate damage was reported. Witnesses in Dhaka described scenes of panic as residents fled their homes amid shaking buildings and the collapse of some makeshift structures. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed the earthquake’s details, emphasizing its proximity to densely populated areas. Authorities in both countries are monitoring the situation closely, though no casualties or significant infrastructural damage have been reported so far. The event has reignited discussions about earthquake preparedness in the region, which is prone to seismic activity due to its geographical location.