Kolkata: Earthquake tremors were felt in West Bengal on Friday morning. Reports indicate that the tremors were felt in several districts, including Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal. Earlier this morning, there were reports of tremors in Bangladesh as well. The earthquake measured approximately 5.6 on the Richter scale.
The epicenter of the earthquake was located about 27 km east of Tungi in Bangladesh, at a depth of 10 km, causing the earthquake to shake West Bengal. According to emerging information, mild tremors were felt at around 10:28 am. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Center also shared information about the earthquake. In Bengal, people felt the tremors in Malda, Nadia, Cooch Behar, South Dinajpur, and Hooghly. In addition to Bengal, tremors were also reported in several areas of Tripura. The tremors first struck Bangladesh, followed by similar reports from several other areas across the country. However, no reports of damage have yet been received.
Earlier, neighboring Pakistan was also hit by an earthquake. Its magnitude is reported to be around 5.2. Fear sent people fleeing their homes. The first tremor struck at around 1:59 am late night, with its epicenter 190 km away. The second tremor occurred at 3:09 am. Due to the mountainous terrain, the risk of earthquakes always looms.
Learn why earthquakes occur.
The Earth’s outer surface, which includes the crust and upper mantle, is made up of small and large tectonic plates. These plates are not static. They are constantly moving. When these plates slide over each other or rub against each other, the energy pressure increases, resulting in earthquakes.
