Archive · 15 Sep 2025
Assam Earthquake: Nurses' Quick Action Saves Newborns
On Sunday afternoon, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake shook Assam and nearby regions.
Nurses in a hospital in Nagaon, Assam, quickly moved to protect newborns during the shaking.
The quake's origin was in Udalguri district.
Tremors were felt across multiple districts and neighboring states.
While most areas reported no major damage, two girls in Udalguri were injured.
The government is assessing the damage and providing support.
Northeast India is known for frequent earthquakes.
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit Assam and surrounding Northeast regions.
Nurses in a hospital in Nagaon, Assam, protected newborns during the tremors.
The earthquake occurred at 4:41 PM on Sunday.
The epicenter was in Udalguri district, Assam.
Two girls were injured in Udalguri due to a collapsed ceiling.
- Who
- Nurses in a Nagaon hospital
- What
- 5.8 magnitude earthquake
- When
- Sunday, 4:41 PM
- Where
- Assam, West Bengal, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh
- Why
- Not explicitly stated
- Magnitude
- 5.8
- Epicenter
- Udalguri district, Assam
- Time
- Sunday, 4:41 PM
- Affected Areas
- Assam, West Bengal, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh
- Casualties
- Two girls injured in Udalguri
- Damage Reported
- Collapsed ceiling, cracks in buildings
Sources
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