Tremors felt in North Bengal, northeast as 5.6 magnitude earthquake jolts Bhutan

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Tremors felt in North Bengal, northeast as 5.6 magnitude earthquake jolts Bhutan

Tremors had been felt throughout North Bengal and the northeast after a robust earthquake struck Bhutan on Sunday night.

An earthquake of 5.6 magnitude struck Bhutan on Sunday. (REUTERS)
An earthquake of 5.6 magnitude struck Bhutan on Sunday. (REUTERS)

In line with German Analysis Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), the 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Bhutan at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles) at round 11:06 pm.

The epicentre of the earthquake was situated at Bhutan’s Punakha, north of West Bengal. Tremors had been felt throughout North Bengal, elements of the northeast, and Bangladesh.

A number of web customers took to social media to report tremors within the area. There have been no fast report of any damages or casualties.

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