Strong tremors shake West Bengal, NE as 5.7-magnitude earthquake hits Bangladesh

Tremors were felt across WesT Bengal, including Kolkata and parts of North East on Friday morning after a 5.7-magnitude earthquake struck Bangladeshs Narsingdi district, the IMD reported. The quake occurred at 10:08 am, with its epicentre located about 13 km south-southwest of Narsingdi at a depth of 10 km. Several people in West Bengal and the northeast, including Kolkata and Assam's Guwahati, were seen coming out on the streets as a precautionary measure. No immediate reports of damage or injuries have been received. Futher details are awaited.