West Bengal feels moderate quake in five districts

The epicenter of the quake measuring five on the Richter scale was at a depth of 10km in Hoogly district.

West Bengal feels moderate quake in five districts
Its impact was also felt in East Midnapore, West Midnapore, Jhargram, and Bankura districts, says official. (image Credit: Twitter)
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A moderate earthquake was recorded in five districts of West Bengal on Tuesday evening though no loss of life or property was reported, an official of the Regional Meteorological Centre said.

The epicenter of the quake measuring five on the Richter scale was at a depth of 10km in Hoogly district.

"The earthquake hit Hoogly district at 6.33 p.m. Its impact was also felt in East Midnapore, West Midnapore, Jhargram, and Bankura districts," the official said.

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