New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- Strong tremors were felt in Kolkata and several parts of West Bengal, as well as in neighbouring Bangladesh, after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake rattled Myanmar on Tuesday.

The earthquake measured about 5.9 on the Richter scale. Data from the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) showed the epicentre was located nearly 70 miles east of Akyab in Myanmar. The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said the quake occurred at a depth of around 10 kilometres (6.21 miles).

In several areas of Kolkata, residents stepped out of their homes after fans and other household items began swaying during the tremors. Many took to social media to share their experiences, with several users highlighting how long the s...