Moderate quake hits Bangladesh; no casualties

B'desh, a delta nation of 144 mn people, regularly experiences minor tremors, but has no history of large quakes.

A moderate quake hit Chittagong in southeastern Bangladesh early on Wednesday. However, no casualties or damage were reported, the country's Meteorological Department said.

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The 5.06-magnitude quake lasted for 22 seconds.

Bangladesh, a delta nation of 144 million people, regularly experiences moderate tremors, but has no history of large quakes.