On February 3, a 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, sending tremors across parts of eastern India, including Kolkata, as well as Bangladesh and Tibet. The quake, which occurred at a depth of around 10 kilometres at approximately 3:33 pm local time, caused momentary panic among residents, prompting evacuations in several buildings across the city.

Office evacuation sparks unexpected reaction

While most people rushed outdoors in concern, one Kolkata office witnessed a surprisingly calm and humorous scene. A viral video circulating on social media showed a large group of employees gathered outside the building after evacuation. Instead of appearing anxious, many were seen smoking, chatting, and relaxing, turning the emergency drill into what netizens jokingly called a “collective sutta break.”