Today’s Earthquake in Kolkata: City Jolted as 5.7-Magnitude Quake Hits Nearby

Today’s Earthquake in Kolkata: City Jolted as 5.7-Magnitude Quake Hits Nearby

 Kolkata was rattled this morning after a 5.7-magnitude earthquake rocked a region near Dhaka, Bangladesh, sending tremors across the city and the broader northeastern belt of India. The Times of India+2The Economic Times+2

Shaken but Safe

At around 10:10 AM local time, residents across Kolkata felt a sharp but brief jolt — enough to spark alarm, but no immediate reports suggest any damage or injuries. The Economic Times Many people spilled into the streets as the tremor rippled through homes and buildings.

Depth & Impact

Seismologists say the quake’s shallow depth of approximately 10 kilometers amplified the shaking. Reuters Despite the intensity, the after-effects appear limited: no serious structural harm has been reported, but authorities are closely monitoring for potential aftershocks. The Economic Times

Public Response

Social media lit up with anxious posts — Kolkata residents described the tremor as a sudden “jerk” or “shake” that lasted only a few seconds. The Economic Times The incident reopened conversations about the city’s earthquake preparedness and its placement in a moderate seismic risk zone.