Assam Earthquake
Magnitude 5.9 Richter Scale earthquake hits Assam, no casualties
An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter Scale hit 14 kilometres east of Assam's Udalguri town on Sunday.
The depth of the earthquake was 10 kms.
Strong tremors were felt in Assam's Guwahati city.
Major earthquake in Assam. My prayers for everyone's safety and well-being.
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) September 14, 2025
Urge all to stay alert! #Earthquake
According to reports, tremors were also felt in the neighbouring North Bengal region of West Bengal state and in Bhutan, the Himalayan nation.
No damage to property or life has been reported so far.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal wrote on X: "Major earthquake in Assam. My prayers for everyone's safety and well-being. "
He urged people to stay alert.
This earthquake was recorded just days after a 3.5 magnitude quake struck Sonitpur in Assam on September 2.
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