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5.1 magnitude quake jolts Dhaka, other parts of country

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An earthquake was felt in Dhaka and various parts of the country early Friday, causing panic among people. 

Many reported being alarmed by the tremor at 1:23 am, as per a UNB report.

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake originated in Wazin, Manipur, India. 

It had a magnitude of 5.1 on the Richter scale and a depth of 106 kilometres. 

The tremor was also felt in neighbouring Myanmar.

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