Bangladesh Earthquake: A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck early Friday close to Narsingdi, Bangladesh, with the epicentre positioned about 14 kilometres west-southwest of the city, reported United States Geological Survey. The quake occurred at 04:38:26 UTC or 10:08:26 AM as per Indian time at a depth of 10 kilometres, in line with preliminary seismic information. Tremors have been felt in surrounding areas, and authorities are at the moment assessing the scenario for any harm or aftershocks.
Casulaties are feared in Bangladesh however the precise particulars are awaited. Notably, tremors have been additionally felt in Dhaka as individuals rushed to streets to take cowl. Viral movies on social media present that folks standing on roads whereas pointing in direction of a tilted constructing.
The quake was so intense that its tremors have been felt in West Bengal and Assam of India.
Robust tremors jolted Kolkata, Siliguri, Cooch Behar and several other components of Northeast India moments after a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Bangladesh. In Kolkata, panic unfold throughout town as individuals rushed out of properties and places of work. On the Salt Lake IT hub, massive crowds have been seen evacuating buildings as the bottom shook for a number of seconds. Authorities are monitoring the scenario and assessing stories of any harm or aftershocks.