Archive · 5 Jan 2026
5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Assam's Morigaon
Early on Monday morning, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Morigaon district in Assam, India.
The quake happened at around 4:17 am and was about 50 km deep.
People in central Assam, including Guwahati, felt mild to moderate tremors, but there were no reports of injuries or damage to buildings.
The earthquake was also felt in many neighboring districts.
Authorities are keeping a close watch on the situation to ensure everyone's safety.
This is a developing story, and more information will be shared as it becomes available.
A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck Morigaon district in Assam at 4:17 am.
The epicenter was in Morigaon at a depth of about 50 km.
Residents in central Assam, including Guwahati, reported feeling mild to moderate tremors.
No immediate reports of injuries or property damage have been received.
Authorities are monitoring the situation closely.
- Who
- Residents of central Assam and authorities
- What
- A 5.1-magnitude earthquake
- When
- Early Monday morning at 4:17 am
- Where
- Morigaon district, Assam, India
- Why
- Natural seismic activity
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- Magnitude
- 5.1
- Location
- Morigaon, Assam
- Time
- 4:17 am
- Depth
- 50 km
- Injuries
- None reported
- Property Damage
- None reported
- Authorities' Response
- On alert, monitoring situation
- Affected Areas
- Morigaon, Kamrup Metropolitan, Nagaon, East Karbi Anglong, West Karbi Anglong, Hojai, Dima Hasao, Golaghat, Jorhat, Sivasagar, Charaideo, Cachar, Karimganj, Hailakandi, Dhubri, South Salmara-Mankachar, Goalpara, Darrang, Tamulpur, Sonitpur, Kamrup, Biswanath, Udalguri, Nalbari, Bajali, Barpeta, Baksa, Chirang, Kokrajhar, Bongaigaon, Lakhimpur
- Epicenter Coordinates
- Latitude 26.37° N, Longitude 92.29° E
- Fault Line
- Kopili fault line
Sources
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