Earthquake of 6.4 magnitude hits Assam's Sonitpur, tremors felt in Guwahati, Meghalaya

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Earthquake of 6.4 magnitude hits Assam’s Sonitpur, tremors felt in Guwahati, Meghalaya

Earthquake in Assam's Sontipur: US Geological Survey says the quake hit at a relatively shallow depth of 29 kilometres (18 miles) adding there was a low likelihood of casualties

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April 28, 2021 08:16 IST
Earthquake of 6.4 magnitude hits Assam’s Sonitpur, tremors felt in Guwahati, Meghalaya
Earthquake of 6.4 magnitude hits Assam’s Sonitpur, tremors felt in Guwahati, Meghalaya

New Delhi: An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 on the Richter Scale hit Sonitpur, Assam today at 7:51 AM, said National Center for Seismology.

US Geological Survey says the quake hit at a relatively shallow depth of 29 kilometres (18 miles) adding there was a low likelihood of casualties.

Big earthquake hits Assam. I pray for the well-being of all and urge everyone to stay alert. Taking updates from all districts, said Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal.

He also shared pictures  on his Twitter account.

More details awaited.

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