4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Bangladesh; High-Risk Zones Identified

• A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck Bangladesh on Tuesday, February 3, at a depth of 150km, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
• The earthquake occurred at 04:06:46 IST with coordinates Lat: 22.84 N, Long: 89.01 E.
• Bangladesh is situated at the convergence of the Indian, Eurasian, and Burmese tectonic plates, making it prone to seismic activity.
• The country has five major fault zones and 13 earthquake-prone areas, with Chattogram, Chattogram Hill Tracts, and Jaintiapur of Sylhet identified as extreme risk zones.
• Dhaka, one of the world's most densely populated cities, is also among the 20 cities globally most vulnerable to earthquakes.

Why It Matters: A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit Bangladesh, highlighting its high seismic vulnerability due to tectonic plate activity.