Dhaka: An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale hit different parts of Bangladesh including Dhaka on Tuesday afternoon.

The earthquake was felt at 3:11pm in Dhaka.

The epicentre of the quake was 19kilometer north east of Ambasa in Indian state of Tripura, reports United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The USGS says quake struck at the depth of 36.1 km.

There were no immediate reports of casualties.