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📰 BREAKING: Earthquake Jolts Dhaka — Magnitude ~5.7 Reported A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck near Dhaka earlier today, according to the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ). The quake originated at a shallow depth of ~10 km, which often causes stronger shaking. Tremors were felt across Dhaka and surrounding areas — residents reported sudden shaking. > “I was so scared!! … I could see everyone from all the flats running out.” Good news so far: There are no confirmed reports of major damage or casualties. Experts have long warned that Dhaka is highly vulnerable to seismic risk due to its population density and geology.

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