4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Assam's Kamrup District

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck Assam's Kamrup district on Saturday afternoon, sending tremors through the region. The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) confirmed the seismic event, which occurred at 2:43:05 PM IST.

According to the data released by the NCS, the earthquake originated at a depth of 10 kilometres. The epicentre was recorded at a latitude of 25.749° North and a longitude of 91.273° East, placing the impact within the Kamrup area.

Regional Seismic Activity

While no immediate reports of damage or casualties have surfaced following the tremor, this event follows recent seismic activity in the neighbouring region. Earlier in October, a 3.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Meghalaya's East Garo Hills district at a depth of 5 kilometres.

Authorities are currently awaiting further details regarding the impact of the Kamrup earthquake, and residents are advised to remain cautious as officials monitor for any potential aftershocks.