5.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Assam, no casualties reported

5.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Assam, no casualties reported

An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck Assam’s Morigaon district early Monday morning. According to official sources, the tremor occurred at 4:17 am on Monday. However, no immediate reports of loss of life or damage to property have been received so far.

The epicentre was located at latitude 26.37° North and longitude 92.29° East, with a depth of 50 kilometres.

The quake was felt across several parts of central Assam, including Morigaon and nearby districts, triggering panic among residents who rushed out of their homes.

This is a developing story. It will be updated.

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Published By:

Akash Chatterjee

Published On:

Jan 5, 2026

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