Earthquake in Assam: 3.7 magnitude earthquake jolts northeast state, no casualty reported
Earthquake in Assam: An earthquake measuring 3.7 magnitude on the Richter Scale jolted parts of Assam on Monday afternoon, April 17. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the quake occurred at 4:52 pm.
Earthquake in Assam: An earthquake measuring 3.7 magnitude on the Richter Scale jolted parts of Assam on Monday afternoon, April 17. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the quake occurred at 4:52 pm. There is no report of any casualty or damage to property so far.
The epicentre was in Kamrup district and it lay at a depth of 10 km, it added. The tremor was felt in different parts of the state, including in the largest city, Guwahati.
"Earthquake of Magnitude 3.7, Occurred on 17-04-2023, 16:52:27 IST, Lat: 26.22 & Long: 91.54, Depth: 10 Km ,Location: Kamrup, Assam, India for more information Download the BhooKamp App," National Centre for Seismology tweeted.
Earthquake of Magnitude:3.7, Occurred on 17-04-2023, 16:52:27 IST, Lat: 26.22 & Long: 91.54, Depth: 10 Km ,Location: Kamrup, Assam, India for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/lIyRbcYsLe@Indiametdept @ndmaindia @Dr_Mishra1966 @Ravi_MoES @OfficeOfDrJS pic.twitter.com/dru4COoCtq
— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) April 17, 2023
The North Eastern region falls in a high seismic zone, making earthquakes frequently hit the region.
The Assam quake occurred more than 24 hours after a similar earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter Scale was felt in parts of Manipur. The earthquake struck at a depth of 10 km below the surface.
The NCS said the tremor was felt in southern Manipur's Bishnupur district and adjoining areas on Sunday, April 16.
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