Earthquake: On Sunday evening, strong tremors of an earthquake were felt in the northeastern Indian state of Assam, which created panic among the people for some time. Assam government officials informed that the magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 5.8 on the Richter scale. The earthquake struck at around 4:41 pm, and its epicenter was in Udalguri district at a depth of about 5 km below the surface. The good news is that no major damage or loss of life has been reported so far.
Chief Minister monitors the situation
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on the social media site X that the administration is constantly monitoring the situation. He assured that no major incident has been confirmed at the moment, and the team is on alert for relief work. At the same time, former Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal also wrote on social media that a major earthquake has hit Assam and he is wishing all the people to be safe.
People shared their experiences
As soon as the tremors of the earthquake were felt, people from different parts of Assam started sharing their experiences on social media. Some said that the houses were felt shaking, while some said that the electricity was cut off for some time. However, the administration has appealed to the people to avoid rumors and remain alert.
Why is Assam in an earthquake-sensitive area?
Assam is considered an earthquake-sensitive area. Here, the Eurasian and Sunda plates collide in the Eastern Himalayan range, due to which earthquakes are felt from time to time. Just a few days ago, an earthquake of magnitude 3.2 also occurred in Sonitpur district of Assam, which is an indication of the seismic activity of this region.
This incident once again reminded us that Assam and the surrounding areas are areas that need to be alert to natural disasters. At present, the administration is in full control of the situation.