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Earthquake In Indonesia, Tremors Felt In Kolkata

About 2.08pm, a mild tremor felt in Kolkata today, due to a strong 8.9 earthquake hits Indonesia earlier. Again at 4.20pm, a mild tremor (aftershock) felt in Kolkata. But the Alipore Weather Office not abled to measure the strength of the first tremor in the city. After the first earthquake, again 6.5 and 8.2 and 8.1 aftershocks hit Indonesia within 24 hours. The offices in Kolkata evacuated after the first tremor quickly. The roads remained crowded by the feared public. A few office buildings of Park Street developed crack. Kolkata Metro Rail were suspended from 2.42pm and the passengers asked to evacuate stations. Metro rail resumed again from 3.30pm. Tremor also felt in the districts near the sea. Many buildings developed cracks. The tremor also felt in north Bengal. Two neighbour buildings lied one on another at Camac Street. 1m Tsunami may be occurred in coastal areas of Sagar/Kakdwip near Kolkata at 5.50pm today according to officials. The officials said that people