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Tremors Felt Across Kolkata After Myanmar Magnitude‑6 Quake

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Kolkata and nearby areas experienced tremors on Feb 3, 2026 – Residents reported shaking on Tuesday evening after a quake in Myanmar, according to a PTI report published by The Hindu [1].

Magnitude 6 earthquake struck Myanmar at 9:04 p.m. IST – The quake lasted a few seconds, had a depth of 27 km, and was centered at latitude 20.42 N, longitude 93.88 E, as detailed by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) [1].

High‑rise occupants and office workers felt aftershocks; no damage reported – A section of residents and employees said they experienced the tremors, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or structural damage [1].

IMD official confirmed epicentre and ongoing assessment – The official stated, “The epicentre of the earthquake was somewhere in Myanmar. We are ascertaining the details of the quake,” and later released the quake’s depth and coordinates [1].

  • IMD official: “The epicentre of the earthquake was somewhere in Myanmar. We are ascertaining the details of the quake.” – The official of the India Meteorological Department provided the initial assessment of the quake’s location and indicated that further details were being gathered.

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