‘Building shook’: Kolkata, Bengal feel tremors as 5.5 earthquake hits Bangladesh Crowds were seen outside offices across Kolkata as people rushed out because of the temblor, which was epicentred near Satkhira in Khulna divisionOur Web DeskAn earthquake was felt across Kolkata and several districts of Bengal at 1.22pm, which was the result of a temblor epicentered in Bangladesh that measured 5.5 on the Richter scale. The quake was at a depth of 35 km, according to the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre. "It was so strong the building moved," said a 12-year-old who lives in an apartment complex in Salt Lake. The building shook. Praying for safety.”Crowds were seen outside offices across Kolkata as people rushed out of the buildings.

Source: The Telegraph February 27, 2026 23:02 UTC