A moderate earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck the Bay of Bengal early Tuesday morning, sending tremors through Kolkata and various parts of West Bengal. According to the National Center for Seismology or the NCS, the seismic event occurred at 6:10 AM at a depth of 91 kilometres. Here are all of the other important details that you would need to know about this particular earthquake.
Kolkata Earthquake: Bay Of Bengal Shaken By 5.1-Magnitude Quake
According to an article that was recently published by the Hindustan Times or the HT, the India Meteorological Department or the IMD confirmed the epicentre. It was located near Puri in Odisha. The coordinates pinpointed at latitude 19.52 N and longitude 88.55 E.
While the sudden tremors caused momentary alarm among Kolkata residents, there have been no immediate reports of damage to property or casualties. Social media platforms quickly filled with accounts from locals describing their experiences.
One X (formerly known as Twitter) user posted: “Earthquake Alert! Received a Google Earthquake Alert at around 6:10 AM in Kolkata. Reports suggest the epicentre might be 175 km from Orissa. Did anyone else feel the tremors?”
Tremors Felt Throughout The City Of Joy
Kolkata is situated in Seismic Zone III, which indicates a moderate earthquake risk. The city occasionally experiences tremors. These are typically the result of seismic activity in nearby regions such as the Bay of Bengal, Nepal, or North-East India.
Rather than from faults directly beneath the city itself. This event follows another recent earthquake that struck Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district on Sunday morning. That tremor, measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale, occurred at 8:42 AM.
Its epicentre is near Kiargi in the Sundernagar area at a depth of 7 kilometres. The Mandi district falls within seismic zone 5, classified as a high-damage risk zone. Despite the tremors being felt across parts of the district, officials reported no loss of life or property.
Authorities continue to monitor seismic activity in both regions as a precautionary measure. Were you or someone you know affected by this earthquake? Let us know in the comments section below!
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First Published: February 25, 2025 11:53 AM