Bangladesh Warns of Earthquake Risks After Myanmar's 7.7 Quake

Following Myanmar's recent 7.7 magnitude quake, Bangladesh emphasizes the imminent risk of tectonic activity due to its location among three active tectonic plates. Authorities are urged to bolster earthquake preparedness and infrastructure resilience. The event highlights the potential for future seismic activity in the region.

In the aftermath of Myanmar's 7.7 magnitude earthquake, Bangladesh's Meteorological Department Director, Momenul Islam, highlighted the nation's vulnerability to seismic events. Encircled by the Eurasian, Indo-Australian, and Burma microplates, Bangladesh faces a potential tectonic threat despite the recent earthquake's distant epicenter.

Bangladesh's officials are urged to enhance earthquake awareness and resilient construction practices. Islam stressed the urgency for updated building codes and strategic preparedness to minimize potential damage in future seismic activities.

While the quake's epicenter was 600 kilometers away, and its effects were minimal in Bangladesh, the Met Department cautions about the region's accumulated seismic energy. Meanwhile, India plans to send relief materials to Myanmar, which suffered structural damage and panic due to the earthquake's intensity.

(With inputs from agencies.)