A mild earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale shook Sylhet city and surrounding areas at 12:19 p.m. on Sunday.
The tremor’s epicenter was in Chhatak upazila of Sunamganj, about 185 kilometers from Dhaka. Witnesses reported brief shaking that prompted many to rush out of homes and offices in alarm.
Authorities confirmed there were no casualties or damage. Quakes of this magnitude are generally considered minor, though they can cause cracks in weak structures and trigger public panic.