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Kolkata Jolted by Tremors from Myanmar, Bangladesh, Tibet Earthquakes

Tremors were felt in parts of Kolkata on Tuesday following a series of earthquakes in neighboring regions. A significant magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Myanmar, followed by a magnitude 5.3 aftershock. Separate earthquakes were also recorded in Bangladesh and Tibet, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology. Local residents described feeling sudden jerks and seeing objects move, confirming the seismic activity.

Key Points: Tremors in Kolkata After Earthquakes Hit Myanmar, Bangladesh

  • Magnitude 6.0 quake hits Myanmar
  • Tremors felt in Kolkata, India
  • Separate quakes in Bangladesh and Tibet
  • Shallow depth increases aftershock risk
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Tremors felt in Kolkata after earthquake hits Myanmar, Bangladesh and Tibet

Tremors felt in Kolkata after magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes Myanmar. Quakes also reported in Bangladesh and Tibet. Details from NCS and eyewitnesses.

"We felt the tremors. Later, we felt that the lamp and chair had moved from their position, which is when we got to know that there was an earthquake. - Mrityunjay Das"

Kolkata, February 4

Tremors were felt in parts of Kolkata following reports of an earthquake in neighbouring countries, such as Myanmar, Bangladesh and Tibet, on Tuesday, according to the National Centre for Seismology.

Locals reported feeling tremors after their surroundings began shaking, after which they realised there was an earthquake.

Speaking to ANI, Mrityunjay Das said he saw things shaking, which led him to realise an earthquake was occurring.

"We felt the tremors. Later, we felt that the lamp and chair had moved from their position, which is when we got to know that there was an earthquake," he said.

Another local said he felt a jerk at his shop, "A little while ago, when I was in the shop, I felt a sudden jerk. Later, I got to know that there was an earthquake."

Earlier on Tuesday, an earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck Myanmar at about 9:04 PM. It occurred at a depth of 27 km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. The earthquake was felt at a latitude of 20.42 degrees North and a longitude of 93.88 degrees East.

Another earthquake of magnitude 5.3 struck Myanmar at 9:21 pm, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) website.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 20 km. The earthquake was felt at a latitude of 20.45 degrees North and a longitude of 93.86 degrees East.

Meanwhile, an earthquake of magnitude 4.1 also struck Bangladesh on Tuesday, a statement by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said.

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 150km.

In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 4.1, On: 03/02/2026 04:06:46 IST, Lat: 22.84 N, Long: 89.01 E, Depth: 150 Km, Location: Bangladesh."

An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 also struck Tibet yesterday, a statement by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said.

The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

It is estimated that an earthquake occurs every 30 seconds somewhere on Earth. But the bulk of those are too weak to be identified. A magnitude 4.0 earthquake is only equivalent to about 6 tons of TNT explosives, but because the Richter scale is a base-10 logarithmic scale, the amount of energy released increases exponentially: A magnitude 5.0 earthquake is about 200 tons of TNT, 7.0 is 199,000 tons, and 9.0 is 99,000,000 tons of TNT, The Daily Star reported.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Nature reminding us of its power. Hope our neighbours in Myanmar and Bangladesh are safe. The stats about TNT equivalent are mind-blowing – a 9.0 earthquake is like 99 million tons of explosives? Unimaginable force.
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David E
I'm visiting Kolkata and experienced this. The local response was calm, which was reassuring. The NCS data seems comprehensive, but I wish the public alert systems were faster. We got the news from social media first.
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Aditya G
This region is seismically active. We felt tremors in Siliguri too. The article is good but respectfully, it could have included more on what precautions Kolkatans should take for potential aftershocks. Safety info is key.
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Sneha F
My mother called me panicking from Howrah. These incidents show how connected our geography is. Wishing strength to everyone affected in the neighbouring countries. Stay safe, everyone.
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Karthik V
The shallow depth of 10km in Tibet is concerning. Means it's closer to the surface and can feel stronger. Good that NCS is tracking all this. Hope our disaster management teams are on standby. Jai Hind.

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