DHAKA, Nov 21 (TIWN): A powerful 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck central Bangladesh on Friday, resulting in at least six fatalities and dozens of injuries, according to local authorities. The quake's impact was felt in the capital city of Dhaka, where buildings swayed violently, prompting panicked residents to evacuate into the streets.

The earthquake occurred at 10:38 a.m. with its epicenter located in the Ghorashal area of Narsingdi district, approximately 25 kilometers from Dhaka. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the quake had a depth of 10 kilometers.

According to reports from Dhaka-based DBC Television, the six fatalities in the capital included three individuals who died when a building roof and wall collapsed, while three pedestrians were killed when building railings fell on them.

The USGS notes that while northern and southeastern Bangladesh are considered seismically active regions due to interactions between the India and Eurasia plates, the country's central region is relatively less active.