Strong tremors were felt across Kolkata on Friday afternoon, triggering panic among residents in the city and nearby areas. The earthquake, which measured 5.4 on the Richter scale, struck south-west of the BMD Seismic Centre in Agargaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh, officials told news agency ANI.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage to property.
The tremors, though brief and lasting only a few seconds, were experienced in several parts of the city, including high-rise residential complexes and busy marketplaces.
Residents from multiple neighbourhoods reported swaying ceiling fans, shaking furniture, and rattling windows, with the impact more pronounced in multi-storey buildings.
Many people shared screenshots of earthquake alerts received on their mobile phones, while videos and photos circulating on social media showed residents quickly stepping out of their homes and offices as a precaution.