Kolkata/Bhubaneshwar: An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 was recorded on Tuesday morning near Puri in Odisha, officials said.
The quake occurred around 6.10 am at a depth of 91 km in the Bay of Bengal, they said.
An India Meteorological Department official told news agency PTI that the earthquake was recorded near Puri in Odisha. The quake occurred at a depth of 91 km in the Bay of Bengal, the official said.
The tremor was recorded at latitude 19.52 N and longitude 88.55 E, he added.
Though the earthquake tremors caused momentary panic among the residents of Kolkata, no immediate reports of damage or casualties have surfaced.
“EQ of M: 5.1, On: 25/02/2025 06:10:25 IST, Lat: 19.52 N, Long: 88.55 E, Depth: 91 Km, Location: Bay of Bengal,” the NCS posted on X.
Many took to social media to share their experiences, with some posting about the sudden jolts they felt early in the morning. Hashtags related to the earthquake trended briefly as users discussed the impact and checked on others’ safety.
