'So Scary!': Bangladesh Earthquake Shakes Kolkata And Sparks Viral Meme Wave Online

Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Kolkata and nearby districts of West Bengal on Friday afternoon, causing panic among residents. Reports say the earthquake originated in Bangladesh. Some agencies measured the magnitude at 4.9, while others reported it as 5.4 on the Richter Scale. The tremor was recorded around 1:24 pm.

Epicentre reported near Dhaka

According to initial information, the epicentre was located south-west of the BMD Seismic Centre Agargaon Dhaka. The shaking was felt strongly in Kolkata and parts of surrounding districts.

Authorities said there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. However, residents experienced noticeable movement inside homes and buildings.

People rushed out of homes

Many people stepped out of their houses and offices in fear as the tremors lasted around 10 to 15 seconds.

A Kolkata resident, Swagata, described the moment:“We were sitting on our sofa when we suddenly felt the tremors. We rushed out of our house. The sofa and fan were shaking, and a bottle on the table fell down. All of us ran downstairs.”

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Strong tenors felt in #Kolkata.#Earthquake twitter/SWXNKhPu4U

- Kamalika Sengupta (@KamalikaSengupt) February 27, 2026

#WATCH | "We were sitting on our sofa when we suddenly felt the tremors. We rushed out of our house. The sofa and fan were shaking, a bottle kept on a table fell down. All of us have rushed downstairs..," says a local, Swagata. twitter/eEhi8pGlCG

- ANI (@ANI) February 27, 2026

#WATCH | West Bengal: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 on the Richter Scale hit South-West from BMD Seismic Centre, Agargaon, Dhaka in Bangladesh. Tremors felt in Kolkata, West Bengal. Visuals from Kolkata city as people rush out of their residences. twitter/62TVn7I0Z2

- ANI (@ANI) February 27, 2026

Visuals from different areas of the city showed residents gathering on streets after the shaking stopped.

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#Earthquake tremors felt in #Kolkata on Friday, causing panic among people. According to initial reports, the tremor was felt in adjacent West Bengal districts as well. twitter/K9X6fJX8Nq

- Dipankar Kumar Das (@titu_dipankar) February 27, 2026

Several residents took to X, reporting swaying ceiling fans, shaking furniture and vibrating windows. Other visuals captured hanging objects and light fixtures swaying inside homes and workplaces, indicating the intensity of the earthquake tremors felt in Kolkata.#Kolkata... twitter/dxDf2Zd6ip

- Vani Mehrotra (@vani_mehrotra) February 27, 2026

Panic followed by humour online

Although the tremors caused fear at first, social media soon filled with humorous reactions. The hashtag 'earthquake' began trending online.

What is happening at Kolkata  Felt major tremors This is second time in 2026 So scary! #Earthquake #kolkata twitter/E3mbrJIzkv

- Rahul (@0xBNBRahul) February 27, 2026

Many users shared memes to cope with the sudden event. Some joked about the unexpected tremor, while others described it as the longest quake they had felt in years.

Bangladesh to #Kolkata every few weeks nowadays... #Earthquake twitter/yamQkYTD8m

- Vinay Kumar Dokania (@VinayDokania) February 27, 2026

कोलकाता में भूकंप के तेज झटके महसूस किए गए, शायद ये बीजेपी की साजिश हो सकती है ममता दीदी की कुर्सी हिलाने की#Earthquake #Kolkata twitter/qveoYhOzau

- Shashi Kant Gangwar (@imskg230300) February 27, 2026

दिल्ली वालों, इस बार भूकंप को कोलकाता शिफ्ट करके बड़े ख़ुश हो रहे हो ना....#Earthquake #Kolkata twitter/bjFjijOGcz

- Priya Mishra (@Kashyap_Priyu) February 27, 2026

Officials continue to monitor the situation. Experts say earthquakes from neighbouring regions can sometimes be felt in eastern India due to geographical proximity. Authorities have advised people to remain calm and follow safety measures during tremors, such as moving to open spaces and avoiding lifts.

(With ANI inputs)

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