In pictures: Bangladesh earthquake leaves Kolkatans frazzled and shaken
In pictures: Bangladesh earthquake leaves Kolkatans frazzled and shaken
IMD reported that an earthquake of magnitude 5.5 occurred on February 27, with its epicentre in Bangladesh
My Kolkata Web Desk
Published 27.02.26, 02:00 PM
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Kolkata experienced an earthquake of 5.5 magnitude on Friday afternoon, around 1.20pm. Initial reports say the epicentre was in Bangladesh
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The sudden tectonic movement had office-goers scrambling out of their workplaces
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Tremors were felt across the city
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In Salt Lake, several buildings were immediately vacated
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At 1.45pm, IMD reported that an earthquake of magnitude 5.5 occurred on February 27, 2026, at 13:22:25 IST, with its epicentre located at Latitude 22.57°N and Longitude 89.11°E in Bangladesh
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The earthquake originated at a depth of 10km below the surface, according to preliminary reports
