Earthquake News Today | 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Bangladesh, Tremors Felt In Kolkata

Kolkata Earthquake News: Mild tremors were felt in Kolkata and other parts of eastern India on Friday morning after a 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck in Bangladesh. The epicentre of the quake that occurred at 10.08 am (IST) was 14 kilometres west-southwest of Narsingdi in Bangladesh, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Residents of Kolkata and adjoining areas reported feeling mild tremors and noticing fans and wall hangings sway slightly during the earthquake. Residents in Kolkata and neighbouring regions took to social media to share visuals of people stepping out of their homes and offices when the tremors hit the area.