Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 30.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
mayamanasinha bibhaga · amatala
Country overviewBangladesh · mayamanasinha bibhaga
M3.6 Earthquake near amatala, mayamanasinha bibhaga (Bangladesh)
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About this earthquake
On February 20, 2026 at 06:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near amatala, mayamanasinha bibhaga (Bangladesh). With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
993a4ab68485a5c1bc1bfcd40e8631c0c11b696c
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
30.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 06:29:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
mayamanasinha bibhaga
City
amatala
County
Village
amatala
Source
emsc
Coordinates
24.87280,
90.77950
Temperature
29.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30.2 km
30.2 km — shallower than the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Felt reports
2felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Feb 20, 2026, 7:06 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Bangladesh
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 41 Catalogue entries
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