Kolkata earthquake updates: On Tuesday morning, the Bay of Bengal was struck by an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1, causing vibrations to be felt in Kolkata and various regions of West Bengal. The earthquake was reported to have occurred at 6:10 a.m. by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
The earthquake was detected near Puri in Odisha, according to an official from the India Meteorological Department who spoke to the news agency PTI. According to the official, the earthquake took place at a depth of 91 km in the Bay of Bengal.
He also stated that the tremor was recorded at latitude 19.52 N and longitude 88.55 E.
Additionally, an earthquake of 2.8 magnitude occurred in Ghaziabad.
There have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties, despite the fact that the earthquake vibrations caused a brief period of panic among the residents of Kolkata.
“EQ of M: 5.1, On: 25/02/2025 06:10:25 IST, Lat: 19.52 N, Long: 88.55 E, Depth: 91 Km, Location: Bay of Bengal,” the NCS indicated on X.
Numerous individuals utilized social media platforms to communicate their experiences, with some individuals discussing the abrupt awakenings they experienced in the early hours of the morning. Users discussed the earthquake’s impact and inquired about the welfare of others, resulting in a brief trend of hashtags.
“Earthquake Alert!” was posted by an X user. At approximately 6:10 a.m. in Kolkata, a Google Earthquake Alert was received. According to reports, the epicenter may be located 175 kilometers from Orissa. Did anyone else experience the tremors? Awaiting official confirmation. Maintain vigilance and ensure your safety.
“Earthquake in Kolkata!” Magnitude 5.3. Another user wrote, “I just felt and am posting because I am awake.”
Kolkata is located in Seismic Zone III, which indicates that the city is at a moderate risk of earthquakes. Although it is not as susceptible to significant earthquakes as regions such as Gujarat, the Himalayas, or Northeast India, the city is occasionally jolted by vibrations. These are typically sourced from seismic activity in adjacent regions, such as the Bay of Bengal, Nepal, or North-East India, rather than from faults directly beneath Kolkata.
Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi suffered an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.7.
At 8:42 a.m. on Sunday, an earthquake of moderate intensity struck the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. Officials reported that tremors were felt in certain areas of the district, but no loss of life or property was reported.
The Epicentre of the earthquake was situated at 31.48 degrees latitude and 76.95 degrees longitude in the Mandi region, according to the MeT office. The earthquake had a magnitude of 3.7.
According to the MeT office, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 7 km near Kiargi in the Sundernagar region. The Mandi district is located in seismic zone 5, which is a high-risk area for damage.
