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5.1 magnitude earthquake hits Assam, no casualties or damage reported
The 5.1 magnitude earthquake originated 50 km deep and was felt across Assam and neighboring states with no casualties or property damage reported, authorities said.
- In Morigaon district, officials recorded a 5.1 tremor at 4.17 am on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra on Monday.
- As the region lies in a high seismic zone, the northeastern zone of India often experiences earthquakes, and pre-dawn jolts like Monday's frequently occur without warning.
- Across Assam, residents from Kamrup Metropolitan to Jorhat reported feeling the tremor, and seismic reports show it reached neighbouring countries including Bhutan, China, and Bangladesh.
- Local authorities said there were no casualties or damage, though the sudden pre-dawn tremor startled residents who rushed outdoors into open areas.
- The National Centre for Seismology reported the quake originated 50 kilometres deep at latitude 26.37 N, longitude 92.29 E, and struck at 4:00 am.
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A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Morigaon district of Assam early Monday morning. According to the National Center for Seismology, the tremor was felt around 4 a.m. People rushed out of their homes as soon as they felt the tremor. There have been no official reports of any casualties or property damage.
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