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Kolkata Jolted by 5.5 Magnitude Earthquake for 56 Seconds in Afternoon
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Kolkata Rocked by 5.5 Magnitude Earthquake, Tremors Felt Across Bengal
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27-02-2026, 16:44
Kolkata Rocked by 5.5 Magnitude Earthquake, Tremors Felt Across Bengal
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A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck Kolkata and surrounding districts on Friday afternoon.
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The tremors lasted for 56 seconds, causing panic and prompting people to evacuate buildings.
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The epicenter was located near Khulna, Bangladesh, approximately 102 km from Kolkata.
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The earthquake occurred at a depth of 35 kilometers below the Earth's surface.
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Tremors were felt in North and South 24 Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly, East and West Medinipur, Bankura, and Purulia.
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