Kolkata and various parts of West Bengal were rattled by strong tremors on Friday morning after a 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck neighbouring Bangladesh. The epicentre of the quake, which occurred at approximately 10.08 am IST at a relatively shallow depth of 10 km, was located 13 km south-southwest of Narsingdi in Bangladesh.
The shaking caused immediate panic among residents across the state, prompting many to rush out of buildings and onto the streets. In densely populated areas like Kolkata and its surrounding districts, people abandoned their homes and workplaces, gathering in open spaces as a precaution.
Describing the intensity of the tremors, Priyanka Chaturvedi, a PR professional from Baranagar in North 24 Parganas district, said: “I was on an office conference call. Suddenly, I felt my sofa shaking and within seconds I realised it was an earthquake. For the first time, I felt such strong tremors. It lasted for quite some time.”
Ravindra Singh, a 75-year-old bank employee and resident of the Alipore area, also described experiencing strong tremors. “The tremors lasted for more than 30 seconds and were quite strong. Initially, my family said it was my head spinning, but later it was found to be true,” he said.
While the tremors were widely felt, initial reports from the West Bengal Disaster Management Department and city authorities indicated no casualties or major structural damage. Officials said they are continuing to monitor the situation closely.
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