Tezpur: A low-intensity earthquake measuring 3.4 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Tezpur in Assam. The earthquake occurred at around 5.55 am 27 December. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake struck at a depth of 20 km. The epicentre of the earthquake was found to be at latitude 26.70 and longitude 93.22.
The northeastern region of the country is situated in a high seismic zone. The northeastern states are included in the Seismic Zone 5. So, earthquakes are a frequent phenomenon in the area.
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Earlier a low intensity earthquake measuring 3.5 magnitude on the Richter scale jolted the Tura region in the West Garo Hills region of Meghalaya on Sunday. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at a depth of 5 km. The epicenter of the earthquake was found to be at latitude 25.55 and longitude 90.48.
This is the second time in a month, that an earthquake took place in Meghalaya. On 8 December, an earthquake of magnitude 3.8 on the Richter Scale hit Shillong, Meghalaya’s capital.
Earthquake of Magnitude:3.4, Occurred on 27-12-2023, 05:55:35 IST, Lat: 26.70 & Long: 93.22, Depth: 20 Km ,Location: 42km E of Tezpur, Assam, India for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/atWQkgPK7g @KirenRijiju @moesgoi @Dr_Mishra1966 @Ravi_MoES pic.twitter.com/7adSWMNxG0
— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) December 27, 2023
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