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Assam Jolted: 5.1 Magnitude Quake Rocks Morigaon Early Morning
5 Jan
Summary
- A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Assam's Morigaon district early Monday.
- The earthquake's epicenter was in Morigaon at a depth of 50 km.
- No injuries or property damage were reported following the seismic event.
An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 struck Assam's Morigaon district during the early morning hours of Monday. The tremor was recorded at approximately 4:17 am, originating from an epicenter situated in Morigaon at a depth of about 50 kilometers.
Residents in various parts of central Assam reported feeling mild to moderate tremors following the quake. Officials confirmed that there were no initial reports of injuries to individuals or significant damage to property as a direct result of the seismic activity.
Authorities are maintaining a vigilant watch over the situation in the aftermath of the earthquake. Further updates are expected as the monitoring continues.
