Bangkok earthquake: Mild tremors felt in Kolkata, Imphal

Tremors cause panic among residents of Thangal Bazar in Manipur’s Imphal

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Kolkata/Imphal, Updated At : 02:42 PM Mar 28, 2025 IST

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Mild tremors were felt in Kolkata and Imphal on Friday following a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Bangkok, the capital of Thailand.

The epicentre of the earthquake was located in central Myanmar, about 50 km east of the city of Monywa.

Mild tremors were reported in Kolkata and its adjoining areas, though official sources confirmed that there have been no reports of damage to property or loss of life in the city.

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In Manipur, the tremors caused panic among residents of Thangal Bazar in Imphal, where many old multi-storey buildings, are located.

However, no damage has been reported so far, police said.

Bangkok earthquake: Mild tremors felt in Kolkata, Imphal

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