Strong Earthquake Jolts Kolkata: Panic as People Rush Out of Buildings

Strong Earthquake Jolts Kolkata: Panic as People Rush Out of Buildings

Kolkata: February 27, 2026 (01:43 PM)

Sudden powerful tremors hit Kolkata and surrounding areas Friday afternoon, creating widespread panic. Felt for several minutes, residents fled homes, offices, high-rises to open fields.​

Mass Evacuations

Commercial hubs/office complexes reported intense building vibrations, shaking furniture. Multiple structures immediately evacuated as precaution. No casualties/property damage reported yet.​

Official Response

Seismic centers/disaster management monitoring continuously. Admin appeals: Don’t panic, stay alert—aftershocks possible post-main tremors.​

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