A magnitude 5.1 earthquake hit the Bay of Bengal early Tuesday morning. As a result, tremors shook Kolkata and several parts of West Bengal. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the quake struck at 6:10 AM IST at a depth of 91 km. Although the tremors caused panic, no damage or casualties have been reported so far.

NCS Shares Earthquake Details

Soon after the earthquake, the NCS posted an update on X (formerly Twitter). Their statement read:
"EQ of M: 5.1, On: 25/02/2025 06:10:25 IST, Lat: 19.52 N, Long: 88.55 E, Depth: 91 Km, Location: Bay of Bengal."

EQ of M: 5.1, On: 25/02/2025 06:10:25 IST, Lat: 19.52 N, Long: 88.55 E, Depth: 91 Km, Location: Bay of Bengal.
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— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) February 25, 2025

Social Media Reactions Surge

Meanwhile, residents quickly turned to social media to share their experiences. As more people reported feeling the tremors, related hashtags began trending.

One user wrote:
"Earthquake Alert! Received a Google Earthquake Alert at around 6:10 AM in Kolkata. Reports suggest the epicenter might be 175 km from Odisha. Did anyone else feel the tremors? Awaiting official confirmation. Stay alert and stay safe!"

Authorities Stay on Alert

In response, disaster management teams are closely monitoring the situation. Moreover, officials have advised residents to stay cautious and follow safety guidelines in case of aftershocks.

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