Earthquake In Kolkata / Earthquake tremors felt in Kolkata early in the morning, intensity was 5.1

Earthquake In Kolkata: Earthquake tremors were felt in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, on Tuesday, causing panic among the people. According to the National Center for Seismology, the magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 5.1 on the Richter scale. The epicenter of the earthquake was in the Bay of Bengal and it occurred at a depth of 91 kilometers. However, no information about any major damage has been received so far.

No possibility of major damage due to greater depth

The epicenter of this earthquake in Kolkata was located far away from the city. According to experts, since the epicenter of the earthquake was 91 kilometers below the ground, the possibility of major damage was low. Usually, shallow earthquakes occurring close to the surface (at a depth of 5-10 kilometers) are more damaging, while the effect of an earthquake occurring at greater depth weakens before reaching the surface.

Tremors felt for the second time this year

This is the second time earthquake tremors have been felt in Kolkata this year. The city was also hit by an earthquake on January 8, the impact of which was felt more in Tibet and parts of Nepal. At that time, mild tremors were also felt in some parts of North Bengal, although there was no news of any kind of damage.

Earthquakes continue in other parts of the country as well

In recent days, incidents of earthquakes are being reported continuously in different parts of the country. On February 23, an earthquake of 2.8 magnitude hit Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh, with its epicenter at a depth of 10 kilometers. Earlier, on February 17, an earthquake of 4.0 magnitude was recorded in Delhi, with its epicenter in Dhaula Kuan in southwest Delhi.

Apart from this, an earthquake of 3.2 magnitude also hit Ukhrul in Manipur, with a depth of 10 kilometers. Due to these frequent seismic incidents, people have become alert and the administration is also focusing on disaster management preparations.

What to do during an earthquake?

• Some important precautions should be taken for safety during natural disasters like earthquake:
• Go to an open place: If possible, immediately go to an open place.
• Hide under a strong object: If it is not possible to go out, hide under a strong table or furniture.
• Do not use the lift: Do not use the lift during an earthquake, use the stairs only.
• Stay away from windows and glass: Stay away from glass and heavy objects, as they may fall during an earthquake.
• Stay calm and do not panic: Panic may worsen the situation, so maintain composure.

EQ of M: 5.1, On: 25/02/2025 06:10:25 IST, Lat: 19.52 N, Long: 88.55 E, Depth: 91 Km, Location: Bay of Bengal.
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— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) February 25, 2025