5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Northeast India, No Major Damage Reported
The quake’s tremors rippled through Udalguri, Sonitpur, Tamulpur, Nalbari, and other districts in Assam
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of Northeast India on Sunday afternoon, sending residents in Assam, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh scrambling for safety, officials reported. The tremor, which struck at 4:41 PM IST, had its epicenter in Assam’s Udalguri district at a shallow depth of 5 kilometers.
No immediate reports of casualties or significant property damage have emerged, according to local authorities. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took to X, stating, “The epicenter was near Udalguri. So far, there has been no report of any major damage or loss of life. We are actively monitoring the situation.”
The quake’s tremors rippled through Udalguri, Sonitpur, Tamulpur, Nalbari, and other districts in Assam, with panicked residents in Guwahati rushing out of homes and buildings. The jolt was also felt in western Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh, where people in the capital, Itanagar, fled houses and shops in alarm.
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Arunachal Pradesh’s state disaster management secretary, Dani Sulu, reassured the public, saying, “The situation is being closely monitored, but there is no cause for alarm.” No structural damage or injuries have been reported in the state so far.
The Northeast, situated in a high seismic zone, is no stranger to earthquakes, with frequent tremors underscoring the region’s vulnerability. Authorities continue to assess the situation to ensure public safety as aftershocks remain a possibility.
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