A 5.1-magnitude earthquake hit the Bay of Bengal early Tuesday morning, with tremors felt across Kolkata and several parts of West Bengal. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported that the earthquake occurred at 6:10 a.m.
According to an official from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the earthquake's epicenter was recorded near Puri in Odisha. The quake originated at a depth of 91 km in the Bay of Bengal, at latitude 19.52° N and longitude 88.55° E.
Impact in Kolkata and Social Media Reactions
Though the tremors briefly startled residents in Kolkata, there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. However, many people took to social media to share their experiences.
The NCS confirmed the earthquake in a post on X, stating:
"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."
"Earthquake Alert! Received a Google Earthquake Alert at around 6:10 AM in Kolkata. Reports suggest the epicenter might be 175 km from Odisha. Did anyone else feel the tremors? Awaiting official confirmation. Stay alert and stay safe!"
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"Earthquake in Kolkata! 5.3 magnitude. Just felt it and posting since I'm awake."
Kolkata falls under Seismic Zone III, which means it has a moderate risk of earthquakes. While the city is not as vulnerable as high-risk zones such as Northeast India, the Himalayas, or Gujarat, tremors are occasionally felt due to seismic activity in nearby regions like the Bay of Bengal, Nepal, or North-East India.
Just two days earlier, on Sunday, a 3.7-magnitude earthquake struck Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district at 8:42 a.m. Tremors were felt in parts of the district, but no loss of life or property was reported.
According to the MeT office, the earthquake’s epicenter was near Kiargi in the Sundernagar area, at a depth of 7 km. Mandi falls under Seismic Zone V, a high-risk earthquake zone.
Both earthquakes serve as reminders of the region’s seismic activity, though no significant damage has been reported in either incident.
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