At least eight people are dead after a 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Bangladesh. The earthquake occurred at 10:38 a.m. local time on Friday, Nov. 21, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Videos obtained by NBC News showed the moment the earthquake struck, leading many to flee for safety as buildings shook around them.

An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 hit Bangladesh at 10:38am (04:38 GMT), the US Geological Survey (USGS) said. The shaking lasted for 26 seconds. Dhaka resident Shadman Sakif Islam told Al Jazeera that “small ripples” he noticed in his coffee were followed by a “massive shake that started occurring without any warning” as the earthquake took hold.

The third day of Ireland's second Test with Bangladesh was temporarily stopped because of an earthquake in Dhaka on Friday.

A Bangladesh expert says there was "no major casualty" to the apparel sector after a 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit Dhaka.

Officials reported no casualties or damage, though thousands of residents rushed outdoors as tremors were felt for several seconds.

Bangladesh may be heading toward a major seismic disaster if long-stored tectonic energy is released, leading earthquake and geography experts have warned. Their concerns intensified after Friday’s moderate quake,

Bangladesh was jolted by a 5.5-magnitude earthquake on Friday, killing six people and injuring several others as Dhaka experienced intense shaking. The epicentre, located near Ghorashal in Narsingdi district,

The Bangladesh vs Ireland second Test was temporarily halted for a few seconds after 5.5-magnitude earthquake rocked Dhaka and several parts of the country. Play resumed after few seconds.