Tue Feb 25 10:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Moderate Earthquake Shakes Kolkata; No Major Damage Reported

**Kolkata, West Bengal, India –** A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday morning, causing tremors felt in Kolkata and parts of West Bengal. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported the quake occurred at 6:10 AM local time, originating approximately 91 kilometers below the surface near Puri, Odisha. The epicenter was located at 19.52 N latitude and 88.55 E longitude.

While the tremors caused momentary panic among residents, initial reports indicate no significant damage or casualties. Social media quickly lit up with users sharing their experiences and checking on the safety of others.

Kolkata falls within Seismic Zone III, indicating a moderate earthquake risk. While not as vulnerable as other regions of India, the city periodically experiences tremors originating from seismic activity in the Bay of Bengal, Nepal, or Northeast India.

This earthquake follows a 3.7 magnitude quake that hit Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district on Sunday, causing tremors but no reported damage. Mandi, located in Seismic Zone 5 (high-risk), experienced the quake at a depth of 7 kilometers.

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