Representational image of a seismograph recording an earthquake. Photo: via Reuters
An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 struck Bangladesh on Friday (February 27, 2026), the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 35 km (21.75 miles), EMSC said.
Earthquake tremors were felt in Kolkata and adjacent districts in West Bengal on Friday afternoon, triggering panic among people.
There was no immediate report of any loss of life or damage to property.
The tremors, which lasted for a few seconds, were felt in several parts of the city and adjoining areas, including high-rise residential complexes and busy marketplaces.
Residents in many neighbourhoods said ceiling fans swayed, furniture shook and windows rattled during the tremors, with the impact more noticeable in multi-storey buildings.
Published – February 27, 2026 02:02 pm IST
