1997 Chittagong earthquake

The 1997 Chittagong earthquake, occurring on April 19, 1997, centered near Chittagong, Bangladesh, registered a magnitude of 6.1 on the Moment Magnitude Scale. This seismic event significantly impacted the northeastern regions of India, particularly the state of Tripura, where structural damages and casualties were reported. The earthquake's shallow depth of approximately 15 kilometers exacerbated the destruction, causing buildings to collapse and resulting in over 600 injuries, alongside several fatalities. The tremors were felt across a wide area, including parts of Assam and West Bengal, prompting emergency responses and highlighting the geological vulnerability of the region. The earthquake raised awareness about disaster preparedness and infrastructure resilience in earthquake-prone areas of India.