Kolkata and its nearby districts felt two consecutive earthquake tremors on Friday afternoon, causing people to evacuate buildings in fear. The tremors, with a magnitude of 5.5 on the Richter scale, originated in Khulna, Bangladesh, leading to shaking in high-rise structures across the city. Despite the panic, no major disasters were reported immediately following the tremors.
Several areas in South Bengal, including South 24 Parganas, North 24 Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly, East Midnapore, and West Midnapore, felt the tremors significantly. This event follows previous earthquakes in the region, with one occurring on February 3 and another in November last year. The state administration is actively seeking information from district headquarters to assess the situation, although no official statements have been released yet.
The recent earthquake activity has caused concern among residents, who have shared videos of the tremors on social media platforms. While the state administration urges people to remain calm, efforts are underway to gather more data on the impact of the tremors. The seismic events have raised awareness about the region’s vulnerability to earthquakes and the importance of preparedness.
