Back-to-back earthquakes hit Assam early today morning, with the most severe one being with a magnitude of 6.4. According to the National Center for Seismology, the earthquake occurred at 7:51 am and the epicentre was 43 km west of Tezpur in Assam at a depth of 17 kilometers.
The second quake hit shortly with epicentre being 38 km west of Tejpur with a magnitude of 4.0 and a depth of 20 Km. It was followed by several more quakes in the same area with a magnitude of 3.6, 3.6, 4.7 and 3.2 with the depth going up to almost 27 km.
Strong tremors were felt in the entire region including several parts of the northeast such as neighbouring Meghalaya state and northern parts of West Bengal and even Bhutan, forcing people to run out of their homes.
Earthquake of Magnitude:6.4, Occurred on 28-04-2021, 07:51:25 IST, Lat: 26.69 & Long: 92.36, Depth: 17 Km ,Location: 43km W of Tezpur, Assam, India for more information download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/sayMF9Gumd pic.twitter.com/lWRDtIAWh5
— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) April 28, 2021
Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal tweeted shortly after the tremors saying, "Big earthquake hits Assam. I pray for the well being of all and urge everyone to stay alert. Taking updates from all districts."
Big earthquake hits Assam. I pray for the well being of all and urge everyone to stay alert. Taking updates from all districts. #earthquake
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) April 28, 2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted informing that he has spoken with Assam chief Minister Sarbanand Sonwal regarding the earthquake in parts of the state and has assured all possible help from the Centre. PM Modi further said that he will pray for the well-being of the people of Assam.
Spoke to Assam CM Shri @sarbanandsonwal Ji regarding the earthquake in parts of the state. Assured all possible help from the Centre. I pray for the well-being of the people of Assam.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 28, 2021
Earthquake epicentreThe epicentre of the earthquake was near Dhekiajuli town in Assam's Sonitpur district, 140 km north of Guwahati.
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How much damage has been caused?
Though the full extent of damage is yet to be assessed, the earthquake has damaged some buildings. Assam's Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tweeted minutes after the earthquake, sharing photos of broken walls inside a building and of a broken boundary wall, showing the impact of the quake.
Few early pictures of damage in Guwahati. pic.twitter.com/lTIGwBKIPV
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) April 28, 2021
Water seeping out from a paddy field in Narayanpur area of Dhekiajuli, the epicenter of the massive 6.7 earthquake in Assam pic.twitter.com/BOD6bfCp6s
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) April 28, 2021
Union Minister of State (Ind Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region, Jitendra Singh also spoke to Assam CM regarding the earthquake. He said that parts of the state were struck by an earthquake of significant scale. "Luckily no loss of life reported so far.Only damage to some buildings. State administration closely monitoring and Centre in close touch. Detailed report awaited," he said.
Spoke to CM #Assam Sh @sarbanandsonwal just now. Parts of the State struck by an earthquake of significant scale. Luckily no loss of life reported so far.Only damage to some buildings. State administration closely monitoring and Centre in close touch.Detailed report awaited.
— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) April 28, 2021
Assam Chief Minister also tweeted saying that the Union Minister took stock of the situation due to the earthquake, over the phone and assured all support. The Chief Minister also informed that he has spoken to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who also took stock of the emerging situation due to the earthquake in Assam, over the phone and assured all support to us.
DoNER Minister Shri @DrJitendraSingh ji took stock of the situation due to the earthquake, over phone and assured all support. My heartfelt thanks to the Hon'ble Minister.
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) April 28, 2021
HM Shri @AmitShah ji took stock of the emerging situation due to the earthquake in Assam, over phone with me and assured all support to us. Thank you Hon'ble Home Minister sir.
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) April 28, 2021
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