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Bangladesh · Sylhet Division

M3.0 Earthquake near Jamalganj Upazila, Sylhet Division (Bangladesh)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 00:23:39 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
Source
EMSC

Sylhet Division · Jamalganj Upazila

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About this earthquake

On August 1, 2026 at 00:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Jamalganj Upazila, Sylhet Division (Bangladesh). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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.

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 41 Catalogue entries

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