Kolkata, May 26: An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 on the richter scale struck parts of West Bengal and Jharkhand on Sunday. The tremors were first reported in Bankura on Sunday morning. Subsequently tremors were reported in neighbouring regions as well. No damage to properties or casualties were reported in mild-intensity quake.

"An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.8 on the Richter Scale hit Bankura, West Bengal today at 10:39 AM," said the statement issued by the IMD. The epicentre of the earthquake was yet to be confirmed by the time this report was published. Earthquake in Uttarakhand: Tremors Felt in Uttarkashi Region's Barkot Town

The earthquake came four days after tremors of similar intensity were reported off the Andaman coast. On May 22, tremors of 5.6 magnitude struck 108-km east of Mayabunder at 6:09 am in the morning. Low-intensity impact was reported from parts of Andaman and Nicobar neighbouring Myanmar.

The aftershocks of Wednesday's earthquake was felt on Saturday as well, as tremors measuring 5.0 magnitude shook parts of Andaman Islands at 2:52 am in the night. No loss of lives or assets were recorded.

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