Magnitude 3.0 Earthquake Strikes Bangladesh, Raises Tectonic Plate Concerns

• A 3.0 magnitude earthquake hit Bangladesh on Sunday at 4 am, according to the National Center of Seismology (NCS).
• The earthquake occurred at a depth of 20 km, with its epicenter at 24.85 N latitude and 92.07 E longitude.
• Bangladesh is highly susceptible to major earthquakes due to its location on three active tectonic plate faults: Indian, Eurasian, and Burma plates.
• The country is 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.

Why It Matters: A 3.0 magnitude earthquake struck Bangladesh, highlighting the country's high seismic risk due to active tectonic plates.