The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported an earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale rocked Bangladesh on Saturday morning. The seismic event occurred at 09:05:31 IST and was recorded at a depth of 55 kilometres.

The NCS stated on social media, "Earthquake of Magnitude: 5.6, Occurred on 02-12-2023, 09:05:31 IST, Lat: 23.15 & Long: 90.89, Depth: 55 Km, Location: Bangladesh."