An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale shook several parts of Assam on Friday morning. The tremor was felt at 10:08 am, with Guwahati city experiencing noticeable shaking that prompted people to rush out of their homes and offices. There have been no immediate reports of major damage or casualties.
Meanwhile, earthquake monitoring agencies reported an earlier quake today at 3:09 am, which registered a magnitude of 5.2. This quake occurred in Pakistan at a depth of 135 kilometers, with coordinates at latitude 36.12 N and longitude 71.51 E. Although this tremor was distant from Assam, seismologists say that such tectonic activities in the region highlight the persistent seismic activity across the broader South Asian region.
