Kolkata earthquake: Why Eastern India felt short but strong tremors, what caused it, and which regions fall in high-risk zone

Earthquake Kolkata: A magnitude 5.7 earthquake originating near Dhaka, Bangladesh, caused noticeable tremors across Kolkata and Northeast India. The shallow quake, with its epicenter 13 km south-southwest of Narsingdi, struck at 10:08 am, prompting residents to evacuate buildings as a safety measure. No immediate injuries or damage were reported in the affected cities.