Kolkata earthquake today: Bangladesh secretly testing nuclear power? Netizens discuss after strong tremors felt in 'City of Joy'

Earthquake tremors were felt in Kolkata and adjacent districts in West Bengal on Friday afternoon, triggering panic among people. The tremors, which lasted for a few seconds, were felt in several parts of the city and adjoining areas, including high-rise residential complexes and busy marketplaces and has also sparked a meme fest on X.

Social media users reacted swiftly, using humour to process the unexpected incident in the ‘City of Joy’. As #earthquake began trending on X, netizens flooded social media with witty memes, joking about the sudden tremors and adding a touch of light-heartedness to the situation.

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"Shocking footage from Kolkata earthquake, tremors felt across the city Bangladesh secretly testing nuclear power?" a user quipped. "This is 3rd #earthquake in Kolkata in less than 3 months. Is there something wrong in Bangladesh?," another one asked curiously.



Another user joked, "Delhi folks, you're feeling pretty smug this time for shifting the earthquake to Kolkata, aren't you..."

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Residents in many neighbourhoods said ceiling fans swayed, furniture shook and windows rattled during the tremors, with the impact more noticeable in multi-storey buildings.



Although there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties during the earthquake in Kolkata, many people online reported feeling the tremors for around 10-15 seconds, describing it as the "longest quake" they've experienced in years. A netizen wrote, “Worst earthquake I’ve ever felt.”


"How did this region of the Bay of Bengal become so earthquake-prone? Literally 3rd earthquake in last 2 months here in West Bengal and Kolkata," another user asked.

A user shared a video in which people were seen standing outside a residential building after the tremors were felt. "People come out of their homes and offices after 1 minute prolonged #earthquake shook Kolkata. It just lasted long enough to set the panic amongst everyone. Most powerful quake in Kolkata in many years! Definitely felt like 6 + on richter scale," he wrote.

"First time felt such a strong earthquake in Kolkata Epicentre was just across the border near Taki," another one commented.

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Kolkata earthquake today

The earthquake in Kolkata was felt at around 1.22 pm, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official told PTI. It was recorded at a depth of 10 km below Earth's surface.

The epicentre of the quake was at a place named Nayabazar in Bangladesh, some 100 km from Kolkata, he said. There was no immediate report of any loss of life or damage to property, another official said.

The tremors lasted for some 10 seconds, throwing people in Kolkata into a tizzy, who then sought the safety of open streets and began to scurry out of their buildings. No aftershocks of the quake were immediately felt after the first bout of the shock.

Panic gripped government employees working at the state secretariat, Nabanna, the assembly house and at the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, who continued to remain on the streets in apprehension of aftershocks.

Similar scenes were witnessed at the city’s IT hub in Salt Lake and at multi-storey residential buildings in various parts of Kolkata.

(With PTI inputs)