Assam Earthquake Alert: 5.8 magnitude earthquake in Udalguri, people in panic, not reported any casualties yet. Why do earthquakes repeatedly occur in Northeast India? Stay updated to earthquake information and warnings of experts.
Assam Earthquake 2025: Assam earthquake news, Northeast Earthquake Alert, Guwahati Earthquake 2025-Assam and Northeast region of the country were suddenly felt by 5.8 magnitude earthquake on Sunday. Focused in Udalguri district, this earthquake put the local people in panic. People came out of their homes and buildings, while the government and the disaster management department kept a close watch on the situation. The loss of any life and property has not been confirmed yet. The earthquake occurred when people were in noon peace. The 5.8 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale came in the sensitive area of Assam, which suggests the need to be alert always in terms of earthquake.
Earthquake center and intensity in Udalguri
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the earthquake occurred at 4:41 pm. Its center was at a depth of only 5 kilometers in Udalguri district. Experts say that this depth and intensity of the earthquake felt shocks in the surrounding area, but there was no major damage. Local people said that the tremors were so fast that people came out of the houses. Government officials immediately started survey of the area and currently no casualties or property damage was reported.
Scroll to load tweet…
Pre -history: danger of earthquake in Assam
Assam and North Eastern region falls in a sensitive area in terms of earthquake. Many earthquakes have occurred here in the last few years. For example, in 2021, there was a 6.4 magnitude earthquake in Sonitpur district of Assam. At that time buildings were damaged in many towns and fear was spread among the people. Earthquake experts say that earthquakes with intensity above 4.5 are at risk of damage to homes and buildings. At the same time, earthquakes with intensity of 7.0 or above are considered more dangerous.
Why does an earthquake come?
According to Dr. Bhrigu Shankar, Director, North Zone of the Geological Survey of India, the surface of the Earth is made up of several plates. These plates are constantly moving. Energy inside the ground is formed due to friction and pressure between the plates. When this energy suddenly comes out, earthquake tremors are felt. This area is always considered sensitive to earthquake due to plate tectonics in the northeastern region. Experts recommend that people should adopt measures to stay safe.
Scroll to load tweet…
Mystery and suspense: What a big shock is coming?
This sudden shock of the earthquake has become a matter of concern for the local people. Experts are constantly on the region. Can this earthquake be a sign of major tremors? The people of Assam and Northeast are cautious, and administration is accelerating disaster management measures.