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4.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Bhutan-Assam Border, Tremors Felt in Guwahati
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 02:01 AM
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A 4.9-magnitude earthquake hit the Bhutan-Assam border region, with tremors felt in Guwahati and surrounding areas.
An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale struck the Bhutan-Assam border region, according to reports. The tremors were clearly felt in Guwahati, prompting residents to step out of their homes and offices.
The quake's epicentre was located along the border shared by Bhutan and Assam, a seismically active zone in the northeastern region. People in Guwahati reported mild to moderate shaking, though no immediate reports of damage or casualties have emerged.
Authorities are monitoring the situation, and further details regarding the depth and exact location of the quake are awaited from meteorological agencies.
The quake's epicentre was located along the border shared by Bhutan and Assam, a seismically active zone in the northeastern region. People in Guwahati reported mild to moderate shaking, though no immediate reports of damage or casualties have emerged.
Authorities are monitoring the situation, and further details regarding the depth and exact location of the quake are awaited from meteorological agencies.