6.4 magnitude earthquake hits Assam, tremors felt in Northeast, North Bengal

Meanwhile, the aftershocks were also felt in several parts of the northeast and neighbouring Bhutan which forced people to run out of their homes.

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An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 hit Assam early this morning and strong tremors were felt in parts of the northeast as well as the north Bengal, the National Center for Seismology said.

Although there are no reports of any casualty or loss of lives, photos and videos have emerged of broken walls and windows and at some places walls developing cracks.

Meanwhile, the aftershocks were also felt in several parts of the northeast and neighbouring Bhutan which forced people to run out of their homes.

The epicentre of the earthquake was near Dhekiajuli town, 140 km (86 miles) north of Guwahati. The earthquake struck at 7:51 am at a depth of 17 km from the surface.

According to the disaster management officials in Guwahati, there are reports of damages of buildings and roads in different parts of Sonitpur, Tezpur, Nagaon and adjoining areas but the detailed reports are awaited.

The NCS data said that after the first quake, six aftershocks of magnitude 3.2 to 4.7 on the Richter Scale were recorded over the next 2 hours 47 minutes in the vicinity of Sonitpur and Nagaon districts. Successive earthquakes in the mountainous northeastern states specially in Assam, Mizoram and Manipur have the authorities worried.

Seismologists consider the mountainous northeastern region as the sixth most earthquake-prone belt in the world.

In 1950, an earthquake measuring 8.7 on the Richter scale had altered the course of the mighty Brahmaputra river, which passes by the congested Guwahati city.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his tweet said, “Spoke to Assam CM Shri @sarbanandsonwal Ji regarding the earthquake in parts of the state. Assured all possible help from the Centre. I pray for the well-being of the people of Assam”.

 

 


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