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Bangladesh · Chattogram Division

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

UTC time: 2026-08-19 17:25:35 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Cumilla, Chattogram Division (Bangladesh) on August 19, 2026 at 17:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 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 ≥ 2.0 · 47 Catalogue entries

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