Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:03am on 27 Feb 2026,Friday India
An earthquake was felt in Kolkata on Friday afternoon, with initial reports indicating the epicentre was located in neighbouring Bangladesh. Residents across the city reported feeling strong tremors, with one 12-year-old living in an apartment complex in Salt Lake describing the intensity of the shaking, saying "it was so strong the building moved." Further details regarding the magnitude, depth, and exact epicentre location are still awaited as authorities assess the situation. The tremors caused visible movement in multi-storey buildings across Kolkata's residential areas. More information is expected to emerge as official agencies including seismological departments release their assessments. (PC: X)
