A Jadavpur University professor warns that leaning buildings in Kolkata and other Indian cities may collapse if a major earthquake strikes, citing soil issues and construction violations as key ...

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake jolted Kolkata, causing people to rush out of buildings in fear. The sudden tremors created panic across the city, though no immediate reports of damage or injuries have ...

Global Earthquake Alerts reported. The seismic event occurred at 6:36 AM local time (Asia/Kolkata GMT +5:30) and was located approximately 30 kilometres (14 miles) away from Padam. The earthquake ...

Kolkata/Siliguri/Kalimpong: Kolkata experienced mild earthquake tremors on Tuesday morning. Many early risers, people who were preparing to leave for their morning ...

The reasons lie in the quality of the soil and construction, as well as the lax enforcement of regulations. Here’s what ...

On January 7, 2025 an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 struck ... the tremors being felt as far away as Kathmandu, Thimphu, and Kolkata.