An over 5 magnitude earthquake shook Kolkata and nearby Bangladesh, with tremors felt across eastern India. No casualties or major damage reported so far.
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near the India-Bangladesh border, shaking Kolkata and surrounding districts. Check epicentre details, NCS and USGS updates, and latest reports.
Earthquake Today Kolkata: Kolkata has experienced strong tremors on Friday afternoon, sending residents into panic as buildings shook briefly across the city. The earthquake struck around 1:22 pm IST, with reports emerging from several parts of eastern India and neighboring Bangladesh. While no immediate damage or casualties have been confirmed, the tremor created widespread concern among citizens.
According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake measured 5.5 magnitude on the Richter scale. The tremor occurred at a depth of 10 km, making it relatively shallow and more strongly felt on the surface.
Residents across Kolkata reported ceiling fans swaying, windows rattling, and furniture trembling. Many people rushed out of homes and offices as a precaution. Social media platform X was flooded with posts describing the experience, with several users saying it was their first time feeling an earthquake.
The NCS reported that the epicentre was located in Bangladesh at latitude 22.57°N and longitude 89.11°E.
Meanwhile, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) recorded the quake at 5.3 magnitude and confirmed the epicentre was about 26 km southeast of Taki in West Bengal, near the India-Bangladesh border.
The tremor was also felt strongly in several regions of Bangladesh, particularly in areas close to the epicentre. Residents reported similar shaking effects, though no immediate reports of major damage have surfaced.
Apart from Kolkata, tremors were felt in neighboring districts near the India-Bangladesh border. Multi-storey buildings experienced more noticeable shaking due to structural amplification at higher levels.
Authorities are monitoring the situation closely, but as of now, no casualties or structural damage have been officially confirmed.
The over 5 magnitude earthquake served as a reminder of the seismic vulnerability of eastern India and Bangladesh. Although no major damage has been reported, the incident underscores the importance of earthquake preparedness and awareness in urban areas like Kolkata.
