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Earthquake tremors in Bengal

  A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck Bangladesh this afternoon, with tremors also felt in Kolkata and nearby districts. An official of the Geological Survey of India said that the tremors were felt for 10 seconds at 1:22 pm. The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 10 km from the earth's surface, the epicenter of which was in Satkhira district of Bangladesh. Another official said that there was no immediate report of loss of life or property due to the earthquake.
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