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Earthquake of magnitude 4.4 jolts Assam's Sonitpur, tremors felt in Guwahati too

The National Center for Seismology (NCS) stated that the epicentre was 15 kilometers deep.

Published on: May 29, 2023, 08:42:11 IST
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An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 on the Richter scale hit Assam's Sonitpur on Monday around 8:03am. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) stated that the epicentre was 15 kilometers deep.

Representative image. (iStock)
Representative image. (iStock)

“Earthquake of Magnitude:4.4, Occurred on 29-05-2023, 08:03:35 IST, Lat: 26.68 & Long: 92.35, Depth: 15 Km ,Region: Sonitpur, Assam,” the NCS said in a tweet.

The tremors, which lasted for a few seconds were also felt in Guwahati. There were no immediate reports of any injuries or damage.

People reacted immediately on Twitter and other social media platforms, with many sharing memes too.

 
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