Kolkata Earthquake: 5.6 Magnitude Earthquake in Dhaka Felt Across Kolkata & West Bengal

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake with its epicentre in Dhaka, Bangladesh, sent tremors across Kolkata and various districts of West Bengal. The bulletin covers the immediate aftermath as people in offices and other premises evacuated in panic. According to reporter Anirban, 'the people over here in the offices and all from the premises, they have come out and already they are panicked.' The earthquake, which lasted for 10 to 15 seconds, was also felt in Salt Lake, New Town, and Rajarhat. The tremors caused fear among residents, who were concerned about potential aftershocks following the event.