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Mild 3.0‑Magnitude Quake Shakes East Garo Hills, Meghalaya at 5 km Depth
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 26 Oct 2026, 11:07 AM
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A shallow 3.0‑magnitude tremor struck East Garo Hills district in Meghalaya at a depth of about 5 km, according to the USGS.
A tremor measuring 3.0 on the Richter scale was recorded in the East Garo Hills district of Meghalaya. The quake originated at a shallow depth of roughly five kilometres, as reported by the United States Geological Survey.
Given its low magnitude and shallow focus, the shaking was mild and did not cause any reported damage to infrastructure or injuries to residents. Local authorities confirmed that normal daily activities continued without interruption.
The region lies in a seismically active zone of the Indian subcontinent, where minor quakes are not uncommon. The India Meteorological Department is monitoring the situation and has advised citizens to stay alert for any aftershocks, although none are expected at this level.
Experts note that while a 3.0‑magnitude event is generally felt only by a few people near the epicentre, it serves as a reminder of the underlying tectonic stresses in the northeastern states.
Given its low magnitude and shallow focus, the shaking was mild and did not cause any reported damage to infrastructure or injuries to residents. Local authorities confirmed that normal daily activities continued without interruption.
The region lies in a seismically active zone of the Indian subcontinent, where minor quakes are not uncommon. The India Meteorological Department is monitoring the situation and has advised citizens to stay alert for any aftershocks, although none are expected at this level.
Experts note that while a 3.0‑magnitude event is generally felt only by a few people near the epicentre, it serves as a reminder of the underlying tectonic stresses in the northeastern states.