Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Kolkata and surrounding districts of West Bengal at around 1:22 pm on Friday. The tremor lasted for about 10 seconds in Kolkata, sending people running out of their homes in panic. The epicenter of the earthquake was in Bangladesh’s Satkhira district, at a depth of 10 kilometers. Its magnitude was recorded at 5.5. Satkhira is located about 100 kilometers from Kolkata and just 25 kilometers from North 24 Parganas district. For about an hour after the earthquake, panic gripped the streets and open spaces in Kolkata. Several videos surfaced on social media showing household items and fans shaking during the quake. Even water bottles on tables were shaking. Besides Kolkata, panic gripped the districts of Howrah, Hooghly, Jhargram, and West Medinipur. There have been no reports of casualties or property damage. However, some office workers in Kolkata claimed that the tremors caused cracks in walls. A large section of road in the Behala area has developed cracks and caved in. Locals claim the damage was caused by the earthquake. No immediate aftershocks were felt after noon. Pictures of the aftermath of the earthquake in Kolkata… This is the second earthquake in Kolkata this month. An earthquake struck Kolkata on the night of February 3rd. The epicenter of the earthquake was in Myanmar. Its intensity was recorded at 6 on the Richter scale. The continuous earthquakes in Bengal have increased public concern. The administration is closely monitoring the situation. Previously, in November 2025, an earthquake struck several areas of Bangladesh, including Dhaka and Chittagong. The tremors were felt in Kolkata, Siliguri, West Bengal, and several parts of northeastern India. November 21, 2025: 5.7 magnitude earthquake in Bangladesh, 6 deaths; 200 injured: A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Bangladesh on November 21, 2025, at around 10:08 am (Indian time). Six people died and more than 200 were injured. The epicenter was Madhabadi in Narsingdi, just 25 kilometers from Dhaka. The tremors were so strong that a ten-story building tilted to the side. The Bangladesh-Ireland international cricket match was also halted for a short while. Read the full story… Pictures of the aftermath of the earthquake in Bangladesh…
