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4.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Assam, felt across Northeast India

Created at 11 Jun · 5:30 PM1 source
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A 4.7-magnitude earthquake occurred in Assam's Cachar district on Thursday night, with tremors felt across the Northeast region, including Meghalaya. The earthquake struck at a depth of 39 km. No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been received.

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Key Numbers

4.7magnitude earthquake
39 kmdepth of earthquake

Who's Involved

Assam
District where earthquake epicenter was located
Meghalaya
State where tremors were felt

↳ Why This Matters

This event highlights the seismic vulnerability of the Northeast Indian region, which is prone to frequent earthquakes. While this particular tremor caused no reported damage, it serves as a reminder of the potential risks in this seismically active zone.

Key facts

  • A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Assam's Cachar district on Thursday night.
  • The tremor occurred at 9:10 PM.
  • The earthquake's epicenter was in Cachar district at a depth of 39 km.
  • The earthquake was felt across parts of Northeast India, including Meghalaya.
  • There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Assam's Cachar district on Thursday night, causing tremors felt across several northeastern states, including Meghalaya. The seismic office reported the earthquake occurred at 9:10 PM with its epicenter located in Cachar district at a depth of 39 kilometers. Officials stated that the tremor was felt in various parts of Assam and neighboring northeastern states. As of the latest reports, there were no immediate indications of any loss of life or damage to property in Meghalaya or other affected areas. The Northeast region is known to be highly seismically active, experiencing frequent earthquakes of varying intensities.

Frequently asked questions

The earthquake had a magnitude of 4.7.

The epicenter was located in Cachar district, Assam.

The earthquake struck at a depth of 39 kilometers.

No immediate reports of casualties or damage to property were received.

What Happens Next

01Authorities will continue to monitor for any aftershocks or unreported damage.
02Geological surveys will likely assess the seismic activity in the region.

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How It Developed

A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Assam's Cachar district.
The earthquake occurred at 9:10 PM.
Tremors were felt in Meghalaya, including Shillong.
The seismic office reported the epicenter was in Cachar district at a depth of 39 km.
No immediate reports of damage or casualties were received.

Sources

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4.7 quake jolts lower Assam, tremor felt in other Northeast statesThe Economic Times

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