Earthquake Rocks West Bengal Border: Panic Spreads as Tremors Felt Across Region

• A 5.3 magnitude earthquake with its epicenter in Bangladesh's Satkhira region caused panic in West Bengal's Petrapole border area and Bongaon subdivision.
• Tremors were felt across North 24 Parganas, Kolkata, and neighboring districts, lasting approximately 52 seconds.
• Residents evacuated homes, offices, and multi-story buildings during the afternoon office hours due to the sudden shaking.
• Eyewitnesses reported intensifying tremors, shaking furniture, and swaying hanging objects, causing widespread fear.
• While no major damage has been reported, there are accounts of cracks in houses and broken glass windows; the administration is monitoring the situation.