The northeastern area sits over a excessive seismic zone, making it liable to earthquakes.
Guwahati:
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Assam within the early hours of Saturday, the fifth such tremor to hit the northeastern area in the course of the previous 24 hours, officers stated.
A National Center for Seismology report stated the most recent quake was recorded at 1.07 am, with its epicentre close to Tezpur, the headquarter of Sonitpur district, at a depth of 30 km.
There was no instant report of harm or injury to property.
Earthquake of Magnitude:4.2, Occurred on 19-06-2021, 01:07:32 IST, Lat: 26.72 & Long: 92.40, Depth: 30 Km ,Location: 39km W of Tezpur, Assam, India for extra info obtain the BhooKamp App https://t.co/dhNlJ7JrQypic.twitter.com/5NnTTJehqr
– National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) June 18, 2021
The state was rocked by two extra quakes, together with a 4.1-magnitude one early on Friday, which additionally had its epicentre in Sonitpur district.
Besides Assam, an earthquake of magnitude 3 with epicentre in Chandel district of Manipur was recorded on Friday, and one other 2.6-magnitude tremor with epicentre in West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya.
No lack of life or property has been reported in any of the tremors.
The northeastern area sits over a excessive seismic zone, making it liable to earthquakes.
A powerful 6.4-magnitude quake had shaken Assam on April 28.
