Magnitude 3.5 Earthquake Hits Guwahati in Assam

On Thursday morning, an earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter Scale shook Guwahati, Assam, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

The seismic activity was recorded at 5:42 am, according to data provided by the NCS. The epicenter of the earthquake was pinpointed at a latitude of 26.63 and a longitude of 92.08. The NCS specified that the tremors occurred at a depth of 5 km.

In a statement, the NCS released the following information: “Earthquake of Magnitude: 3.5, Occurred on 07-12-2023, 05:42:58 IST, Lat: 26.63 & Long: 92.08, Depth: 5 Km, Location: 63km NNE of Guwahati, Assam, India.”

The seismic event raised concerns among residents in the region, with reports of tremors being felt. The depth of the earthquake, along with its magnitude and location, are key factors in determining its potential impact on the affected area. read a post on the official X handle of the NCS.

Earthquake of Magnitude:3.5, Occurred on 07-12-2023, 05:42:58 IST, Lat: 26.63 & Long: 92.08, Depth: 5 Km ,Location: 63km NNE of Guwahati, Assam, India for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/9HpWbcwpqU @KirenRijiju @Dr_Mishra1966 @moesgoi @Ravi_MoES pic.twitter.com/hr6rktl39t

— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) December 7, 2023