Kolkata/IBNS, Nov. 21 -- Tremors felt in Kolkata and other districts of the Indian state of West Bengal as an effect of an earthquake which has been reported in Bangladesh.

An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 magnitude in Richter scale was reported in Bangladesh, a neighbouring country of India, on Friday morning.

People in Kolkata have experienced quite powerful tremors at around 10:10 am.

Tremors were also felt in Malda, Nadia, North Dinajpur, South Dinajpur and several other districts.

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