New Delhi, Feb. 27 -- Kolkata was jolted on Friday after an earthquake of magnitude 4.9 struck Bangladesh, and the tremors were felt in the city. The shaking prompted many startled residents to rush out of buildings, including homes, and offices.

People took to social media to share screenshots of earthquake alerts that appeared on their mobile phones.

Kolkata residents continued to share their experiences online after the tremors, with some questioning whether earthquakes in the city have become more frequent in recent years.

Arindam, a user on X (formerly Twitter), wondered if seismic activity around Kolkata had increased over time.

"The earthquake in Kolkata felt too strong. I guess the frequency of earthquakes in Kolkata has incre...