Strong tremors were felt across Kolkata, parts of West Bengal, and Assam on Friday after two back-to-back earthquakes struck the region. People rushed out of homes and offices as buildings shook, creating panic across multiple districts.

📍 Earthquake Details: 5.5 Magnitude in Kolkata, 4.7 in Assam

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), a 5.5-magnitude earthquake hit near Narsingdi, Bangladesh, around 10:08 AM (IST).
Around the same time, a separate 4.7-magnitude tremor was reported in Assam, causing mild shaking in nearby states.

• Epicentre: 14 km from Narsingdi, Bangladesh

• Intensity felt in: Kolkata, Salt Lake, Howrah, Barasat, Silchar, Guwahati

• Immediate reaction: People evacuated offices, markets, and residential complexes

🏏 Earthquake Interrupts International Cricket Match

The tremors temporarily halted the Bangladesh vs Ireland Test match in Dhaka.
Players stopped the game and moved away from the pitch as the ground visibly shook.
The match resumed within minutes, and no injuries or damage were reported.

📲 Social Media Explodes With Videos of People Evacuating

Videos from Kolkata and Bangladesh went viral within minutes. Many users shared clips showing people running outdoors after feeling strong tremors.

Highlighted reactions:

• Office evacuations in Salt Lake IT Sector

• Buildings shaking in Central and North Kolkata

• Reports of strong tremors in Dhaka, Barisal, Comilla, and nearby regions

Users posted messages such as:

• “This is the strongest earthquake I’ve ever felt in Bangladesh.”

• “Prayers for everyone in India and Bangladesh. Stay safe.”

So far, no major damage or casualties have been reported.

🌍 Why Bangladesh Is Highly Prone to Earthquakes

Bangladesh sits at the meeting point of three major tectonic plates:

• Indian Plate

• Eurasian Plate

• Burma Plate

Because these plates move several centimeters each year, the region experiences frequent geological stress.
Several major fault lines surround the country, including:

• Bogura Fault

• Tripura Fault

• Shillong Plateau Fault

• Dauki Fault

• Assam Fault

This makes the region extremely vulnerable to strong earthquakes.

⚠️ Dhaka Among the World’s Most At-Risk Cities

Dhaka, one of the densest cities in the world with over 30,000 people per sq km, is listed among the top 20 global cities most vulnerable to a major earthquake.
Experts warn that even a moderate quake can cause serious impact due to:

• Dense population

• Old buildings

• Narrow road networks

• Limited emergency response capacity

✅ Current Status

• No major damage confirmed

• Tremors widely felt across India and Bangladesh

• Authorities monitoring aftershocks

• Safety advisories issued to residents in Assam and West Bengal