Magnitude 5.8 Quake Shakes Assam
A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Assam’s Udalguri district on 14 September 2025 at around 4:41 pm. The National Center for Seismology confirmed that the tremor had a shallow depth of about 5 kilometres.
Tremors Felt Across Region
Strong tremors were reported in Guwahati and nearby areas. People in parts of North Bengal and neighbouring Bhutan also felt the quake. Residents rushed outdoors in alarm, though no large-scale panic was recorded.
No Damage or Casualties
Officials stated that there were no immediate reports of damage to property or loss of life. The shallow depth of the quake made the shaking widely felt, but its moderate intensity prevented serious harm.
Assam in Seismic Zone
Assam falls in a high-risk seismic zone due to active fault lines, including the Kopili Fault. Earthquakes of this scale occur periodically in the region. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation for possible aftershocks.
