Tremors felt in Kolkata: Where was the epicentre of earthquake?
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Summary
The quake hit at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles) at around 11:06 pm, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).
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Type Research
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Sunday, 7 June 2026
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