Dhaka [Bangladesh], December 2 (ANI): An earthquake, of magnitude 5.6 on the richter scale, struck Bangladesh on Saturday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported.

The quake occured on Saturday morning at 09:05:31 IST and was reported at a depth of 55 km.

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In a post on social media platform X, the NCS wrote, "Earthquake of Magtnitude:5.6, Occurred on 02-12-2023, 09:05:31 IST, Lat: 23.15 & Long: 90.89, Depth: 55 Km, Location: Bangladesh."

No casualties have been reported. More details are awaited. (ANI)

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