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Bangladesh · Chattogram Division

M4.4 Earthquake near Thanchi Upazila, Chattogram Division (Bangladesh)

UTC time: 2026-06-28 15:53:17 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
49.0 km
Source
EMSC

Chattogram Division · Thanchi Upazila

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Thanchi Upazila, Chattogram Division (Bangladesh) on June 28, 2026 at 15:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 49 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 49 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 49 km
Shallow
49 km
49 km — close to 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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19felt 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: Jun 29, 2026, 9:33 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

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

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