Kolkata witnessed moments of panic and confusion after strong earthquake tremors were felt across the city, prompting residents to rush outdoors for safety. The sudden shaking caused people to evacuate homes, offices, markets, and residential buildings, with many sharing their shock and fear about the unexpected tremors.
While the exact magnitude and epicentre will be confirmed by authorities, the tremors were strong enough to be felt in multiple neighbourhoods, leading to widespread alarm.
Residents Describe the Moment of Tremors
Locals across the city reported:
Shaking furniture
Vibrating window panes
Ceiling fans swaying
Sudden rumbling sensations
Within seconds, people hurried outdoors, gathering in open spaces and streets. Many were seen calling relatives, checking on neighbours, and monitoring the situation on their phones.
For office-goers, the evacuation turned stairways and corridors into crowded escape routes. Parents rushed out with children, and senior citizens were escorted out of buildings as quickly as possible.
Areas Where Tremors Were Strongly Felt
According to initial accounts, tremors were felt in:
Central Kolkata
Salt Lake
Rajarhat
Howrah
North and South Kolkata
People living in high-rise buildings reported the strongest vibrations.
Authorities Advise Caution
Emergency services urged residents to:
Avoid using elevators during or after tremors
Stay away from weak structures
Move to open areas if aftershocks occur
Remain calm and wait for official updates
Disaster management teams are monitoring the situation, and officials will issue further information once seismic data is analysed.
Why the Tremors Caused Widespread Panic
Kolkata, though not typically prone to major earthquakes, lies close enough to seismic zones in the northeastern region for tremors to affect the city. Because strong tremors are relatively rare here, residents react with heightened fear and urgency.
Past experiences of unexpected quakes have made people extra cautious, especially in older neighbourhoods where buildings may be structurally weak.
What Happens Next?
Officials are expected to:
Confirm the magnitude and epicentre
Check for any structural damages
Monitor potential aftershocks
Provide emergency guidelines, if necessary
So far, there are no reports of major injuries or damage, but assessments are ongoing.
❓ FAQs
1. What caused panic in Kolkata today?
Strong earthquake tremors were felt across the city, leading people to rush outdoors for safety.
2. Were the tremors strong?
Residents described the tremors as strong enough to shake furniture and make buildings vibrate.
3. Which areas felt the tremors?
Tremors were felt across central and suburban Kolkata, including Salt Lake, Howrah, Rajarhat, and multiple high-rise zones.
4. Were there any injuries or damages?
No major injuries or damages have been reported so far, but assessments are ongoing.
5. What should residents do now?
Authorities advise remaining calm, staying in open spaces if unsure, and following official updates.
6. Are aftershocks expected?
It is not yet confirmed, but residents have been advised to stay alert in case aftershocks occur.
Published on : 21st November
Published by : SMITA
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