Mild quake felt in Kolkata and neighbouring areas

A mild quake lasting for a few seconds was felt in the city, Howrah district and its surrounding areas this evening.

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  • The tremors lasted for a few seconds
  • It was felt in Kolkata, Howrah district and its surrounding areas
  • No report of any damage from anywhere because of the tremor

A mild quake lasting for a few seconds was felt in the city, neighbouring Howrah district and its surrounding areas on Saturday evening, an official of India Meteorolgical Department said.

According to state disaster management department, there was no report of any damage from anywhere because of the tremor.

The tremor measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale was felt in West Midnapore and Hooghly district besides the city and Howrah district, he said.

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"The quake was a mild one with the epicenter at 22.5N and 88.1E. It lasted for a few seconds only," the official stated.

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