New Delhi:
Earthquake tremors were felt in Assam and Meghalaya on Monday evening. The intensity of the earthquake was measured at 5.2 on the Richter scale. According to the National Center for Seismology, the epicenter of the earthquake was at a depth of 10 kilometers in North Garo Hills of Meghalaya. Apart from Assam and Meghalaya, earthquake tremors have also been felt in Tripura. At present, there is no news of loss of life or property from anywhere.
Earthquake tremors were felt in some parts of North Bengal. It is said that earthquake has occurred in Siliguri and Cooch Behar. According to the report of news agency ANI, the earthquake occurred at around 6.15 pm on Monday evening. The intensity of the earthquake was 5.2, which is considered dangerous level. In such a situation, people came out of their homes.
An Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 occurred in North Garo Hills at 6:15 pm today: National Center for Seismology pic.twitter.com/vrQqwBim9m
— ANI (@ANI) October 2, 2023
Earlier on Monday itself, earthquake tremors were felt for the fourth consecutive day in Seoni district of Madhya Pradesh. An earthquake of 2.9 magnitude on the reactor scale was recorded here at 7.15 am. The epicenter of the earthquake was said to be at a depth of 5 kilometers. Collector Kshitij Singhal said on Monday that since September 29, mild earthquake tremors are being felt in various areas of the district. The cause of earthquake could be mutual collision of plates.
The intensity of the earthquake felt on 29 September was 2.9 on the Richter scale and on 30 September it was 1.8, the intensity of the earthquake recorded at 9.20 pm on 1 October was 2.8. Similarly, the intensity of the earthquake recorded at 7.15 am on October 2 was recorded as 2.9. There is no possibility of loss of life or property due to the low intensity earthquake recorded.
The Collector said that the district administration is in touch with senior scientists of Indian Meteorology. The district administration has instructed police, home guards, SDRF, health and local administration officers to remain on alert while ensuring all arrangements. The district administration has appealed to the citizens to remain patient and cautious.
