Tremor strikes Assam at around 4:02 pm with epicentre reported at Gyelpozhing in Bhutan; no immediate reports of casualties or major damage
Guwahati: A 4.8-magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Assam on Saturday afternoon, with tremors reportedly felt across several areas of the state.
The earthquake occurred at around 4:02 pm, with Gyelpozhing in Bhutan identified as the epicentre, according to the available details.
Tremors were felt in multiple parts of Assam, prompting concern among residents. However, there were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage following the earthquake.
Residents in several areas reported experiencing the tremors, while authorities continued to monitor the situation for further developments.
Officials are also expected to remain alert for possible aftershocks and assess whether the tremor has caused any damage in affected areas.
The earthquake comes amid heightened public attention in Assam, where tremors are periodically felt due to the region’s location in a seismically active zone.
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