5.5 magnitude earthquake strikes Bangladesh, strong tremors felt in Kolkata
According to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the quake was at a depth of 35 km (21.75 miles).
People rushed out of buildings as tremors were felt in Kolkata. (Express Photo by Partha Paul) Kolkata and various parts of West Bengal felt strong tremors after an earthquake struck neighbouring Bangladesh Friday afternoon.
The magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck southwestern Bangladesh near Jessore/Khulna at 13:52 local time (07:52 UTC), about 102 km east-northeast of Kolkata.
According to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the quake was at a depth of 35 km (21.75 miles).
“It lasted for at least several seconds. It was so strong that my parked vehicle was shaking,” said Kolkata resident Omkar Trivedi.
The tremors caused 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 safety precaution.
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