3.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Bangladesh; Nation Faces High Seismic Risk

• A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit Bangladesh early Monday, February 9, at 04:50 IST, with a depth of 45 km.
• This follows a 3.0 magnitude quake on February 1 and a 4.1 magnitude tremor in Dhaka on December 4, 2025.
• Bangladesh is at high risk of major earthquakes due to its location at the junction of the Indian, Eurasian, and Burma tectonic plates.
• The country lies near several major fault lines, including Bogura, Tripura, Shillong Plateau, Dauki, and Assam faults, placing it in 13 earthquake-prone zones.
• Dhaka, one of the world's densest cities, is identified as one of the 20 most earthquake-vulnerable cities globally.