Feb 27, Thursday, Assam: An earthquake of magnitude 5.0 struck Assam’s Morigaon district at 2:25 a.m. on February 27, 2025, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The seismic activity occurred at 16 kilometers, and tremors were felt in Guwahati and other parts of the state.
The earthquake’s epicenter was located at 26.28 N, 92.24 E, with a depth of 16 kilometers. Residents reported waking up by the tremors, with some describing the shaking as strong and long-lasting. There were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage.
Assam falls under Seismic Zone V, which is at high risk of strong tremors. The region has a history of significant earthquakes, including the 1950 Assam-Tibet earthquake (8.6 magnitude) and the 1897 Shillong earthquake (8.1 magnitude)
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