An earthquake of magnitude 5.1 on the Richter scale struck the Bay of Bengal in the early hours of Tuesday, February 25. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake's epicentre was located at a latitude of 19.52°N and a longitude of 88.55°E, with a depth of 91 kilometres.
"EQ of M: 5.1, On: 25/02/2025 06:10:25 IST, Lat: 19.52 N, Long: 88.55 E, Depth: 91 Km, Location: Bay of Bengal," NCS in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
The tremors were felt in several regions, including parts of West Bengal and Odisha, prompting residents to report shaking and minor disturbances. However, there have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties resulting from the quake.