6 dead in Bangladesh after 5.7-magnitude earthquake, tremors felt in Kolkata
Mangalore Today News Network
Kolkata, Nov 21, 2025: Strong tremors were felt in Kolkata and other parts of eastern India on Friday morning after a 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck in Bangladesh. The epicentre of the quake that occurred at 10.08 am (IST) was 10 kilometres east-southeast from Dhaka in Bangladesh, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
Dhaka-based DBC Television reported that at least six people died in Bangladesh’s capital, including three from the collapse of a building roof and a wall and three pedestrians when building railings fell on them in Dhaka.
Residents of Kolkata and adjoining areas reported feeling mild tremors and noticing fans and wall hangings sway slightly during the earthquake.
Residents in Kolkata and neighbouring regions took to social media to share visuals of people stepping out of their homes and offices when the tremors hit the area.
Strong tremors felt across parts of Kolkata, including the Salt Lake IT sector.
— Dr Tapas Pramanick (R G Kar Medical College) (@Rgkar2019Tapas) November 21, 2025
Employees evacuated buildings as precaution.
No major damage reported yet, but authorities urge people to stay alert and avoid using elevators.
Stay safe, Kolkata. 🌍⚠️#Earthquake #Kolkata #SaltLake pic.twitter.com/ZDQm6087wu
They also shared the moment when the quake hit, with visuals showing swinging fans and wall fixtures.
Earthquake of 5.2 magnitude at Kolkata#Earthquake #Kolkata #Westbengal pic.twitter.com/QLNZCKETOx
— Dr Dilshad (Dentist) (@DilshadShakil) November 21, 2025
Tremors were also felt in other parts of West Bengal, including Dakshin and Uttar Dinajpur and Cooch Behar, along with other states, including Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.
So far, there are no reports of any injuries or casualties in the quake.
More details are still awaited.
Pakistan Earthquake
An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 struck Pakistan on Thursday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.
As per the statement, the earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 10 km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.
Shallow earthquakes are generally more dangerous than deep earthquakes. This is because the seismic waves from shallow earthquakes have a shorter distance to travel to the surface, resulting in stronger ground shaking and potentially more damage to structures and greater casualties.
Afghanistan, Pakistan, and northern India lie in one of the most seismically active zones in the world, where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates meet. The region frequently experiences moderate to strong earthquakes, often felt across borders due to the proximity of fault lines.