4.2-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Assam, Fifth Tremor To Hit Region In 24 Hours

A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Assam in the early hours of Saturday, the fifth such tremor to hit the northeastern region during the past 24 hours, officials said.

A National Center for Seismology report said the latest quake was recorded at 1.07 am, with its epicentre near Tezpur, the headquarter of Sonitpur district, at a depth of 30 km.

There was no immediate report of injury or damage to property.

Earthquake of Magnitude:4.2, Occurred on 19-06-2021, 01:07:32 IST, Lat: 26.72 & Long: 92.40, Depth: 30 Km ,Location: 39km W of Tezpur, Assam, India for more information download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/dhNlJ7JrQy pic.twitter.com/5NnTTJehqr

- National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) June 18, 2021

The state was rocked by two more quakes, including a 4.1-magnitude one early on Friday, which also had its epicentre in Sonitpur district.

Besides Assam, an earthquake of magnitude 3 with epicentre in Chandel district of Manipur was recorded on Friday, and another 2.6-magnitude tremor with epicentre in West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya.

No loss of life or property has been reported in any of the tremors.

The northeastern region sits over a high seismic zone, making it prone to earthquakes.

A strong 6.4-magnitude quake had shaken Assam on April 28.