Fear of earthquake in Kolkata, people ran away from offices, know where was the epicenter and what was the intensity. – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: today means 27 February 2026 around noon on at 1:22 pm Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Kolkata and various districts of West Bengal. Earthquake intensity on Richter scale 5.3 to 5.5 Has been measured between. The tremors were so strong that people panicked and came out of offices, homes and schools. Along with Kolkata, strong tremors were also felt in districts of South Bengal like North and South 24 Parganas, Howrah and Hooghly. This earthquake approximately 10 seconds Lasted till.

1. Epicenter & Depth of earthquake

Epicenter: epicenter of earthquake Nayabazar (near Satkhira) of Bangladesh Was in. This place is about 100 kilometers from Kolkata and the border town of West Bengal. Such It is only 26 kilometers away from.

Depth: According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) and USGS, its depth from the ground is just 10 kilometers Was below. Due to the shallow centre, the tremors were felt quite strong.

2. How was the view in Kolkata?

Stampede in offices: Employees working in the IT hub of Salt Lake, Dalhousie and the state secretariat ‘Nabanna’ gathered outside on the open roads as soon as the tremors were felt.

Minister’s meeting stopped: When the earthquake occurred, the Union Minister of State Turning Majumdar Was addressing a meeting. Due to the tremors he had to stop his speech midway.

High-Rise Building: People living in high-rise buildings said that fans, chandeliers and furniture started shaking very forcefully, due to which there was a lot of panic among the people.

3. Experts’ opinion: Why is Kolkata sensitive?

According to scientists, Kolkata ‘Soft Eluvial Soil’ Situated on (soft soil). This soil acts like a ‘megaphone’ for earthquake waves, due to which even an earthquake of magnitude 5 feels quite powerful here. This ‘Amplification’ (Amplification).

4. Was there any damage?

Loss of life and property: It is a matter of relief that at present there is no news of any casualty or collapse of any major building.

Old buildings: There have been reports of minor cracks in some old buildings in central Kolkata, but the situation is being monitored by the administration.

What to do during earthquake? (Safety Tips)

Go out in the open: If possible, immediately move to an open space away from tall buildings and electric poles.

Hide under the table: If it is not possible to go out, then sit under a strong table or bed and cover your head with your hands.

Do not use lift: Use stairs only during or immediately after an earthquake.