Myanmar Earthquake Details
On Tuesday night, a seismic event of magnitude 5.8 registered in Myanmar at approximately 9:04 pm Indian Standard Time. The German Research Centre for
Geosciences pinpointed the epicenter at 20.51°N latitude and 93.96°E longitude, with the tremor originating at a considerable depth of 55 kilometers below the surface. Following this initial jolt, a second, distinct seismic wave was recorded at 9:21:29 pm IST. This subsequent tremor also occurred at a notable depth, recorded at 50 kilometers. Both events were carefully monitored and reported by the German Research Centre for Geosciences, providing crucial data on the earthquake's characteristics and origin. Thankfully, initial reports indicated no immediate casualties as a result of these seismic occurrences.
Kolkata Tremor Experiences
The seismic activity originating in Myanmar was not confined to its immediate vicinity; substantial tremors were widely felt across Kolkata. Social media platforms buzzed with accounts from residents who experienced the ground shaking beneath them. Testimonials emerged, such as one user's post on X describing how an entire restaurant in the Park Street area visibly shook. Another individual took to the platform to query if others in Kolkata had also felt the earthquake, highlighting the widespread nature of the experience. These personal accounts underscore the significant impact the distant Myanmar earthquake had on the urban landscape of Kolkata, with many residents experiencing unnerving vibrations.
Related Seismic Activity
Interestingly, the earthquake in Myanmar occurred shortly after another seismic event, though of lesser magnitude, was recorded. The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported that an earthquake of magnitude 4.1 had struck Bangladesh earlier on the same Tuesday. This event, according to the NCS, occurred at a significantly greater depth of 150 kilometers. The NCS detailed this earthquake on X, specifying the time as 04:06:46 IST on February 3, 2026, with coordinates at 22.84°N latitude and 89.01°E longitude. While distinct from the Myanmar quake, this prior tremor in Bangladesh adds context to the region's ongoing seismic activity, demonstrating that the earth's crust in this area is prone to movement at various depths and locations.
