Powerful Earthquake Strikes West Bengal, Kolkata, Tremors Shake Cities: Safety Tips To Follow
Powerful Earthquake Strikes West Bengal, Kolkata, Tremors Shake Cities: Safety Tips To Follow
A strong earthquake shook West Bengal, Kolkata, Tripura, Assam. Guwahati on Friday morning at around 10:09 am, triggering panic among residents across the state.
Written By: Satata Karmakar | Updated : November 21, 2025 10:47 AM IST
Earthquake Today: A powerful earthquake of 5.2 magnitude struck Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, on Friday morning, with strong tremors also felt in Kolkata and parts of West Bengal. Assam, Guwahati, also felt the strong tremors - local media reported.
According to the residents of West Bengal, Kolkata, the earthquake lasted over 30 seconds and was very powerful. Taking to social media platform 'X', an user wrote: "Oh my god, This is the most terrifying earthquake I have ever felt, literally the whole building shook."
If you are residing near an earthquake prone zone, or have just got the news that a quake could strike your city, make sure to follow these tips to stay safe and protected:
Move to a safe zone - out of your house to an open area or a ground nearby.
However, you must stay indoors during an ongoing earthquake (stay where you are until it stops).
Move away from anything glass, mirrors that could shatter during a quake.
Protect your body from the affects - make sure to use your arms, a pillow, or a book if no shelter is nearby.
In case you are sleeping, just hold and stay where you are untill the earthquake stops.
In case you are outside, make sure to move to an open area away from buildings, trees, streetlights, and power lines.
For those who are driving make sure to immediately pull over safely, stop the vehicle, and stay inside until the shaking stops.
Apart from the above tips, here are some other health measures that one should take post an earthquake episode to ensure safety:
First thing first, make sure to check for injuries. Always keep a first aid kit ready at home. In case of an injury during an earthquake, make sure to get medical care immediately.
Always ensure that you are away from any kind of damaged buildings. Experts say that aftershocks can cause weakened structures to collapse.
Ensure to turn off gas and electricity immediately during an earthquake.
Stay Informed - Yes, one of the most important step that is needed to be taken during an earthquake episode is to stay aware of the emergency alerts and instructions from authorities.
Earthquakes are followed by strong aftershocks - make sure to stay ready and prepared for that as well. They can occur within minutes, days, or even weeks later.
Use Phones Only for Emergencies: To keep lines open for critical communication.
As discussed above, always keep an emergency kit ready. What should you include in this kit? Add these things to your kit - drinking water, food, flashlight, medications, and important documents.
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