NEW DELHI, Apr 28 (NNN-PTI) – A 6.4-magnitude earthquake hit India’s northeastern state of Assam, at 07:51 a.m. local time today, according to India’s National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
“The epicentre of the earthquake was at Sonitpur, Assam, located at 26.69 degrees north latitude, and 92.36 degrees east longitude,” the information released by NCS said, adding, “The depth of the earthquake was 17 km.”
The earthquake was felt in adjoining states as well.
The tremors shook the entire state and reports said, panic-stricken people rushed out of houses and buildings to gather in open spaces.
So far there have been no reports of any loss of lives in the earthquake.
“Just experienced a massive earthquake in Assam. Waiting for details,” local health minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote, on social media.– NNN-PTI
