M5.4 Earthquake 14 km ESE of Tungi, Bangladesh — November 21, 2025
2025-11-21 04:38:28 UTC (2025-11-21) · approx. 10:38 AM UTC+6 local
Felt by 989 people across surrounding communities. Maximum shaking intensity MMI 5.8 (strong).
On November 21, 2025 at 04:38 UTC, a magnitude 5.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 14 km ESE of Tungi, Bangladesh, at a depth of 27.0 km and coordinates 23.8578°, 90.5404°. The earthquake was reported felt by 989 peopleacross surrounding communities, with a maximum shaking intensity of Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) 5.8 (strong). The USGS PAGER system issued a yellow alert level for this event, indicating local impact possible. This earthquake was detected by 115 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 1234, making it one of the most significant global earthquakes in recent days. The nearest populated place is Narayanganj (population 223,622).
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 2 kilotons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 3.2 km — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Nearest Populated Places
What the Shaking Felt Like
At MMI 5.8 (strong), people in the most strongly affected areas would have experienced: Moderate shaking that everyone in the area would feel. Sleeping people are awakened. Dishes and windows may break. Unstable objects may be knocked over.
ShakeMap — predicted shaking intensity
Modeled ground-motion intensity contoured on the Modified Mercalli scale (MMI). Computed by the USGS from the moment-tensor solution and regional ground-motion prediction equations.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey ShakeMap. View interactive ShakeMap on USGS
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 989 citizen responses to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Population exposure (USGS PAGER)
Estimated population that experienced each level of shaking. Based on the USGS PAGER rapid impact assessment, which combines ShakeMap output with global population grids.
| Shaking intensity (MMI) | Description | Population exposed |
|---|---|---|
| MMI 3 | weak | 63,367,102 |
| MMI 4 | light | 76,298,500 |
| MMI 5 | moderate | 20,663,192 |
| MMI 6 | strong | 5,291,775 |
Earthquake Details
90.5404°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 5.4 earthquake near Tungi, Bangladesh?
The magnitude 5.4 earthquake that struck 14 km ESE of Tungi, Bangladesh on November 21, 2025 at 04:38 UTC had a depth of 27.0 km. It was felt by 989 people with maximum shaking intensity of MMI 5.8 (strong). For context, this was a moderate earthquake that could be widely felt.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 23.8578°, 90.5404°, which is 14 km ESE of Tungi, Bangladesh. The nearest populated place is Narayanganj (population 223,622).
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 5.4 earthquakes can continue for days to weeks and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000rpht). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, November 21, 2025). M5.4 Earthquake 14 km ESE of Tungi, Bangladesh — November 21, 2025. Retrieved May 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000rpht/