Earthquake in Northeast: Quake of Magnitude 5.4 on Richter Scale Hits Assam and Meghalaya, Tremors Felt in Parts of Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura
According to the National Centre for Seismology, the epicentre of the quake was 48 km from Cherrapunji in Meghalaya at a depth of 16 km.
Guwahati, Aug 14: An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale jolted Assam and Meghalaya on Monday, an official said.
The quake was also felt in some parts of Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura. Earthquake in Assam: Quake of Magnitude 5.4 on Richter Scale Hits Northeast State, Tremors Felt in Guwahati and Other Places.
According to the National Centre for Seismology, the epicentre of the quake was 48 km from Cherrapunji in Meghalaya at a depth of 16 km.
Tremors were also felt in parts of Bangladesh, Myanmar and Bhutan.
As of now, there are no reports of any damage to property or loss of human lives.
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