Earthquake hits Assam and parts of Northeast

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SHILLONG:

An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter Scale hit Assam and parts of Northeast India on Wednesday evening.

According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the epicentre of the earthquake, which occurred at 5:54 pm, was traced at Sonitpur in Assam.

The earthquake struck at a depth of 10 km with a latitude of 26.71 north and longitude of 92.63 east.

There have been no reports of damage or casualties.

(Edited by Laxmi Chyrmang)