Strong Earthquake Shakes Kolkata, Tremors Felt Across City and Nearby Areas

Kolkata | 27 Feb 2026 A strong earthquake jolted Kolkata on Friday afternoon, triggering panic among residents as tremors were felt across several parts of the city around 1:22 pm. Many people stepped out of their homes and offices after feeling the ground shake, marking a rare seismic experience for the region. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the earthquake measured 5.5 on the Richter scale. The tremor occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres, with its epicentre located in Bangladesh, at latitude 22.57°N and longitude 89.11°E. The shallow depth of the quake is believed to be the reason the tremors were clearly felt in Kolkata and surrounding districts. Meanwhile, the US Geological Survey recorded the earthquake at a slightly lower magnitude of 5.3. The USGS said the epicentre was about 26 kilometres southeast of Taki in West Bengal, confirming that the impact zone extended close to the India-Bangladesh border. Residents took to social media to share their experiences. One user wrote, “Felt the tremors of an earthquake for the first time in my life,” while another posted, “Terrible waves felt at Kolkata.” Reports of tremors also came in from nearby districts, though authorities have not yet confirmed any damage or casualties. Officials said the situation is being closely monitored and more details are Strong Earthquake Shakes Kolkata, Tremors Felt Across City and Nearby Areas A strong earthquake jolted Kolkata on Friday afternoon, triggering panic among residents as tremors were felt across several parts of the city around 1:22 pm. Many people stepped out of their homes and offices after feeling the ground shake, marking a rare seismic experience for the region. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the earthquake measured 5.5 on the Richter scale. The tremor occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres, with its epicentre located in Bangladesh, at latitude 22.57°N and longitude 89.11°E. The shallow depth of the quake is believed to be the reason the tremors were clearly felt in Kolkata and surrounding districts. Meanwhile, the US Geological Survey recorded the earthquake at a slightly lower magnitude of 5.3. The USGS said the epicentre was about 26 kilometres southeast of Taki in West Bengal, confirming that the impact zone extended close to the India-Bangladesh border. Residents took to social media to share their experiences. One user wrote, “Felt the tremors of an earthquake for the first time in my life,” while another posted, “Terrible waves felt at Kolkata.” Reports of tremors also came in from nearby districts, though authorities have not yet confirmed any damage or casualties. Officials said the situation is being closely monitored and more details are awaited.