Magnitude 6 quake shakes Myanmar, strong tremors felt in Kolkata and Bangladesh

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck central Myanmar late Tuesday, sending strong tremors across eastern India and neighbouring Bangladesh, authorities and seismological data show. The seismic event caused people in locations such as Kolkata, West Bengal, and Dhaka, Bangladesh to feel the ground shake, although there were no immediate reports of major damage or casualties.

According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at a depth of 27 km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. The earthquake was felt at a latitude of 20.42 degrees North and a longitude of 93.88 degrees East.

Another earthquake of magnitude 5.3 struck Myanmar at 9:21 pm, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) website.

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 20 km. The earthquake was felt at a latitude of 20.45 degrees North and a longitude of 93.86 degrees East.

Residents in Kolkata and parts of West Bengal reported noticeable shaking around 9 pm local time, with some stepping out of buildings amid brief panic as furniture and fixtures moved.

Local authorities in Myanmar, India and Bangladesh are continuing to monitor seismic activity and assess any potential impacts, with officials urging the public to remain alert to possible aftershocks and follow local safety instructions.