Earthquake triggers panic among people in Kolkata

Kolkata, Nov 21: A strong earthquake struck West Bengal’s capital city, Kolkata, on Friday, triggering panic among residents who rushed out to the streets from their resting places, homes and workspaces. However, no immediate damage or casualties have been reported, Hindustan Time reported.

The intensity and depth of the earthquake are yet to be officially confirmed.

According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the epicentre of the quake was located in Bangladesh.

Residents quickly took to social media platforms to share their reactions.

“Small quake but big panic,” wrote Supratim Maitra on X, adding that even a brief jolt caused alarm across neighbourhoods.

Vinay Kumar Dokania, another user, said the tremors were unusually long: “That #earthquake lasted over 30 seconds and was very powerful.”