Earthquake in Bangladesh: Tremors Felt in Various Parts of West Bengal As 5.6 Magnitude Quake Hits Southeastern Bangladesh
Tremors were felt in various parts of West Bengal as an earthquake of 5.6 magnitude hit neighbouring Bangladesh on Saturday morning.
Kolkata, December 2: Tremors were felt in various parts of West Bengal as an earthquake of 5.6 magnitude hit neighbouring Bangladesh on Saturday morning. According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake took place in southeastern Bangladesh at a depth of 55 km at 9.05 am. "Earthquake of Magnitude: 5.6, Occurred on 02-12-2023, 09:05:31 IST, Lat: 23.15 & Long: 90.89, Depth: 55 Km, Location: Bangladesh, India," the NCS said on X. Earthquake of Magnitude 5.6 on Richter Scale Hots Bangladesh and India, Says NCS
West Bengal Disaster Management Department said that as of now, no damage has been reported from anywhere in the state. Earthquake in Ladakh: Quake of Magnitude 3.4 on Richter Scale Strikes Region
"We are yet to get the final report. As of now, there is no report of any damage due to the quake," an official told PTI. Officials of the Kolkata Police and the Kolkata Municipal Corporation also said no damage to life or property was reported from the eastern metropolis.
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