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Powerful Earthquake Jolts Kolkata for 45 Seconds, Epicenter Near Bangladesh
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Massive 5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Kolkata, South Bengal; Epicenter Near Bangladesh
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27-02-2026, 15:07
Massive 5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Kolkata, South Bengal; Epicenter Near Bangladesh
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A strong earthquake, initially reported at 5.5 magnitude, shook Kolkata and the entire South Bengal region.
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The earthquake occurred at 1:22 PM IST, with its epicenter located near Khulna, Bangladesh, approximately 26 km southwest.
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Tremors were widely felt across Kolkata and surrounding areas due to its proximity to the India-Bangladesh border.
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The USGS reported the epicenter 26 km southeast of Taki, West Bengal, at a depth of 9.8 kilometers.
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No confirmed reports of damage or casualties have been received yet, as authorities monitor the situation.
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