Earthquake Hits Kolkata, Strong Tremors Felt In Adjoining Areas

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake near Narsingdi, Bangladesh, caused strong tremors in West Bengal, India, on Friday morning. The quake, originating 27 km east of Tungi.

By : ABP Live News | Updated at : 21 Nov 2025 03:19 PM (IST)

5.7-Magnitude Quake Near Narsingdi Rocks Kolkata, Bengal Districts Feel Strong Shocks
Source : PTI

Strong tremors were felt in adjoining areas of Kolkata. A strong earthquake rattled parts of West Bengal today, with ground tremors felt across multiple districts. The quake originated around 27 kilometres east of Tungi in Bangladesh on Friday morning, sending mild shocks into neighbouring Bengal.

The tremor was recorded at 10:38:30 am local time. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), several areas also reported light aftershocks following the initial quake. A 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Narsingdi, Bangladesh at 10:08:26 today. 

The earthquake sent strong tremors through Kolkata today, with residents across North and South Kolkata reporting that entire buildings shook, especially high-rises. The quake’s source is believed to be Bangladesh, where multiple regions also experienced intense shaking.

Tremors were felt across several districts of West Bengal, including Cooch Behar, South Dinajpur, Malda, and Nadia.

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a 5.5-magnitude quake struck near Dhaka, with its epicentre located in Narsingdi, around 50 kilometres from the Bangladeshi capital. The quake’s depth was recorded at 10 kilometres, and tremors were felt as far as Kolkata and parts of northeastern India.

Strong tremors were felt across Kolkata and nearby areas on Friday, 21 November, after an earthquake struck Dhaka, Bangladesh. The quake was widely experienced in several Bengal districts, including Malda, Nadia, Cooch Behar, South Dinajpur, and Hooghly.

Tremors were also reported from multiple parts of Tripura, adding to the widespread impact across the Northeast.

Central Bangladesh Earthquake Leaves Six Dead, Dozens Injured

A 5.5-magnitude earthquake shook central Bangladesh on Friday morning, leaving at least six people dead and dozens injured as buildings trembled across Dhaka. The sudden jolt sent residents running out of homes and offices in panic, according to initial reports from the Associated Press. The quake struck at 10:38 a.m., with its epicentre located in the Ghorashal area of Narsingdi district, around 25 kilometres from the capital. The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the tremor originated at a depth of 10 kilometres.

Casualties in the Capital

Dhaka-based DBC Television confirmed that six people died in the capital. Three were killed when parts of a roof and wall collapsed, while three others—pedestrians on the street—lost their lives after being hit by falling building railings.

Although Bangladesh sits near tectonically active regions influenced by interactions between the India and Eurasia plates, central areas such as Dhaka typically experience fewer quakes. Northern and southeastern parts of the country lie in more active seismic zones, according to the USGS.

Published at : 21 Nov 2025 10:22 AM (IST)
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