- A 5.8 magnitude earthquake jolted Assam's Guwahati at 4:41 pm
- The quake had a depth of 5 kilometers and its epicenter was in the town of Udalguri
- Chief Minister Himanta Sarma said "there has been no report of any major damage or loss of life"
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake jolted Assam's Guwahati at 4:41 pm, with tremors felt as far as North Bengal and neighbouring Bhutan. The quake had a depth of 5 kilometers and its epicenter was in the town of Udalguri, according to India's National Center for Seismology.
Terrified residents rushed outside their homes in Guwahati.
No reports of injury or damage to property have been received so far.
The northeast falls in the high seismic zone, making earthquakes frequent in the region, the officials said.
Chief Minister Himanta Sarma said "there has been no report of any major damage or loss of life" and that his administration is "actively monitoring the situation".
Assam ex-chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal, who is now Union Minister for Ports, urged people to stay alert.
"Major earthquake in Assam. My prayers for everyone's safety and well-being. Urge all to stay alert!" Mr Sarbananda Sonowal posted on X.
As news spread, #Guwahati quickly raced to the top of the trends list. People took to X to share pictures and updates.
The earthquake comes days after a 3.5 magnitude quake struck Sonitpur in Assam on September 2.
