Assam rocked by 4.2-magnitude quake, fifth tremor to hit region in 24 hours
PTI, Jun 19, 2021, 10:13 AM IST
Guwahati: A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Assam in the early hours of Saturday, the fifth such tremor to hit the northeastern region during the past 24 hours, officials said.
A National Center for Seismology report said the latest quake was recorded at 1.07 am, with its epicentre near Tezpur, the headquarter of Sonitpur district, at a depth of 30 kms.
There was no immediate report of injury or damage to property.
The state was rocked by two more quakes, including a 4.1-magnitude one early on Friday, which also had its epicentre in Sonitpur district.
Besides Assam, an earthquake of magnitude 3 with epicentre in Chandel district of Manipur was recorded on Friday, and another 2.6-magnitude tremor with epicentre in West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya.
No loss of life or property has been reported in any of the temblors.
The northeastern region sits over a high seismic zone, making it prone to earthquakes.
A strong 6.4-magnitude quake had shaken Assam on April 28.
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