Kolkata Earthquake: Strong Tremors Rock City, Residents Share Updates on X
Strong tremors were experienced across Kolkata on Friday after a 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck parts of Bangladesh. According to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the quake occurred at a depth of nearly 35 kilometres beneath the surface.
Although there has been no official confirmation regarding the exact intensity felt in the West Bengal capital, many residents reported noticeable shaking. Several people said they felt their beds move and ceiling fans sway for a few seconds, prompting concern.
Social media platform X was quickly flooded with reactions. Users shared posts describing the sudden jolts, calling the experience unsettling and unusual for the city. Some uploaded short videos and location maps to illustrate where they felt the tremors most strongly.
"I was literally shaken to core," wrote another user.
" Kolkata earthquake - pretty strong earthquake compared to what we deal with here," a user wrote on X.
"Earthquake in Kolkata - bed was shaking, fan was swaying. That was scary for a moment. Hope everyone is safe," wrote a third resident from Kolkata.
Authorities are yet to release detailed local impact reports. Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.
Although there has been no official confirmation regarding the exact intensity felt in the West Bengal capital, many residents reported noticeable shaking. Several people said they felt their beds move and ceiling fans sway for a few seconds, prompting concern.
Social media platform X was quickly flooded with reactions. Users shared posts describing the sudden jolts, calling the experience unsettling and unusual for the city. Some uploaded short videos and location maps to illustrate where they felt the tremors most strongly.
"I was literally shaken to core," wrote another user.
" Kolkata earthquake - pretty strong earthquake compared to what we deal with here," a user wrote on X.
"Earthquake in Kolkata - bed was shaking, fan was swaying. That was scary for a moment. Hope everyone is safe," wrote a third resident from Kolkata.
Authorities are yet to release detailed local impact reports. Further updates are expected as more information becomes available.
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