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Bangladesh · Chattogram Division

M2.8 Earthquake near Lakshmichhari, Chattogram Division (Bangladesh)

UTC time: 2026-10-21 07:07:46 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
2.9 km
Source
EMSC

Chattogram Division · Lakshmichhari

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About this earthquake

On October 21, 2026 at 07:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Lakshmichhari, Chattogram Division (Bangladesh). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.9 km
Shallow
2.9 km
2.9 km — shallower than the regional average (43 km)
Regional average: 43 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 47 Catalogue entries

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