A mild tremor was felt in Sylhet district and surrounding areas late Wednesday night.
According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the quake measured 5.1 on the Richter scale and struck at 10:53pm.
Its epicentre was in Myanmar, about 112 kilometres north-northwest of Monywa in the Sagaing Region and roughly 75 kilometres southeast of Mawlaik.
The tremor sparked panic among Sylhet residents, prompting many to rush outdoors in fear. No damage has been reported.
