Myanmar Seismic Event
On Tuesday evening, a notable seismic event registered at 5.8 on the Richter scale, with its epicenter located in Myanmar. The earthquake originated at a depth
of approximately 55 kilometers, with its geographical coordinates pinpointed at 20.51°N latitude and 93.96°E longitude. This initial tremor occurred at around 9:04 pm Indian Standard Time (IST). Shortly after, at 9:21:29 pm IST, a secondary seismic activity was recorded by the German Research Centre for Geosciences, originating from a depth of about 50 kilometers. Thankfully, no immediate reports of casualties have been released concerning this particular event.
Kolkata's Ground Shakes
The impact of the Myanmar earthquake was not confined to its origin country. Reports and social media observations indicated that strong tremors were distinctly felt by residents in Kolkata. Numerous individuals took to online platforms to share their experiences, with one user on X describing how their entire restaurant in the bustling Park Street area was visibly shaking. Another expressed surprise, questioning if others in Kolkata had also perceived the earthquake. These accounts highlight the wide reach of the seismic event, demonstrating how geological disturbances can transcend national boundaries and affect distant urban populations.
Related Seismic Activity
In addition to the main event in Myanmar, the same Tuesday saw other seismic occurrences in the region. Earlier in the day, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported an earthquake of magnitude 4.1 that struck Bangladesh. This separate tremor took place at a considerable depth of 150 kilometers. The NCS provided specific details about this event via X, stating its magnitude, the date and time (03/02/2026 04:06:46 IST), and its precise location: 22.84°N latitude and 89.01°E longitude, with a depth of 150 km, placing the epicenter in Bangladesh.
