NEW DELHI: An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale hit parts of northeast India on Sunday, officials said.
According to the Assam state disaster management authority, the tremor was recorded at 4:41 pm with its epicenter in Udalguri district at a shallow depth of 5 km. Strong vibrations were felt in nearby areas, sending residents outdoors in panic .
Government officials confirmed that there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to property. “We are monitoring the situation closely, and so far no loss of life or infrastructure damage has been reported,” an official said, PTI reported.
Assam, which lies in a high seismic risk zone, frequently experiences such quakes. The region last witnessed a strong tremor in 2021 when a 6.4 magnitude earthquake shook Sonitpur district, causing structural damage across several towns.
According to the Assam state disaster management authority, the tremor was recorded at 4:41 pm with its epicenter in Udalguri district at a shallow depth of 5 km. Strong vibrations were felt in nearby areas, sending residents outdoors in panic .
Government officials confirmed that there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to property. “We are monitoring the situation closely, and so far no loss of life or infrastructure damage has been reported,” an official said, PTI reported.
Assam, which lies in a high seismic risk zone, frequently experiences such quakes. The region last witnessed a strong tremor in 2021 when a 6.4 magnitude earthquake shook Sonitpur district, causing structural damage across several towns.
You may also like
Estate agent says house with 'interesting' secret room has 'real personality'
Poshan Maah initiative significantly advanced India's fight against malnutrition: Govt
Alert: Do you keep using your mobile phone late into the night? This habit will ruin your health..
Emmerdale favourite faces worrying health scare leading to 'devastating' discovery
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi urges people to join the 'Vote Chori Signature' campaign
