Earthquake Tremors Felt in Kolkata After 5.2-Magnitude Quake Hits Bangladesh, Residents Share Videos of Items Swaying Inside Homes
Strong tremors were felt across Kolkata and nearby districts on Friday morning after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Bangladesh, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The tremors, felt around 10:10 am, lasted nearly 30 seconds, prompting residents to rush out of homes and offices in panic.
Strong tremors were felt across Kolkata and nearby districts on Friday morning after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Bangladesh, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). The tremors, felt around 10:10 am, lasted nearly 30 seconds, prompting residents to rush out of homes and offices in panic. Large parts of South Bengal experienced the shaking. Videos soon surfaced on social media showing ceiling lights and household items swaying inside homes. While the quake’s depth is yet to be officially confirmed, authorities reported no immediate damage or casualties. Earthquake in Myanmar: Quake of 3.5 Magnitude Strikes Nation.
5.2 Quake in Bangladesh Triggers Tremors in Kolkata
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