Magnitude 6 Earthquake Strikes Myanmar, Strong Tremors Felt In Kolkata And Bangladesh

A powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Tuesday evening, with tremors felt in Kolkata and Bangladesh. According to reports, the tremors were felt strongly in both regions, with residents running for safety as buildings swayed and objects rattled. According to reports, the epicenter of the earthquake was located near Akyab in Myanmar, around 70 miles east of the city.

As per reports, strong tremors were felt in Kolkata and several parts of West Bengal, as well as in Bangladesh. The residents in Kolkata reported feeling the ground shake around 6.07 pm, prompting many to step out of buildings as a precautionary measure. Similar shaking was reported from different parts of Bangladesh, although there were no immediate reports of damage or loss of life from any of the affected regions.

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) confirmed the earthquake's epicenter and noted that the tremors spread across a wide area due to the shallow depth of the quake. The GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences reported that the earthquake struck at 15.33 GMT, with the epicenter recorded at 20.50 degrees north latitude and 93.88 degrees east longitude, at a depth of 10 km.

The latest seismic incident is the third earthquake felt in Myanmar within the last 71 hours, according to EMSC data, raising concerns among residents about the region's seismic activity. Myanmar lies in a highly active seismic zone, particularly along the Sagaing Fault, and has experienced several moderate earthquakes in recent months.

The continued tremors are linked to stress readjustments following the powerful 7.7–7.9 magnitude earthquake that struck the Sagaing–Mandalay region in March 2025.

In Kolkata, residents described the experience as alarming, with many rushing out of buildings and into the streets. "I was at home when I felt the earthquake…..It was terrifying; I didn't know what was happening," one resident stated.

The tremors were also felt in Bangladesh, where residents took to social media to share their experiences. 

Further details regarding the earthquake are awaited.