5.1 Magnitude Quake Jolts Assam, No Casualties Reported

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Firstpost•05-01-2026, 10:20
5.1 Magnitude Quake Jolts Assam, No Casualties Reported
- •A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck Assam's Morigaon district at 4:00 am on Monday.
- •National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported the epicenter at 26.37° N, 92.29° E, with a depth of 50 km.
- •No loss of life or property damage was reported in Assam, though the quake caused panic among residents.
- •Tremors were felt across central Assam, including Guwahati, and extended to West Bengal, other NE states, Nepal, and Bhutan.
- •Separately, Nepal experienced two quakes: a 4.3 magnitude in Udayapur and a 4.6 magnitude in Taplejung, both with no reported damage.
Why It Matters: Assam hit by a 5.1 magnitude earthquake, causing panic but no reported damage or casualties.
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