5.9 magnitude earthquake jolts Assam

NEW DELHI: An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale hit parts of northeast India on Sunday, officials said.

According to the Assam state disaster management authority, the tremor was recorded at 4:41 pm with its epicenter in Udalguri district at a shallow depth of 5 km. Strong vibrations were felt in nearby areas, sending residents outdoors in panic .

Government officials confirmed that there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to property. “We are monitoring the situation closely, and so far no loss of life or infrastructure damage has been reported,” an official said, PTI reported.

Assam, which lies in a high seismic risk zone, frequently experiences such quakes. The region last witnessed a strong tremor in 2021 when a 6.4 magnitude earthquake shook Sonitpur district, causing structural damage across several towns.