Early‑Morning 4.5‑Magnitude Quake Shakes Nagaon, Assam

Morning Jolt Rocks Nagaon

At 4:23 a.m. IST on Tuesday, October 6, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) logged a magnitude‑4.5 earthquake beneath Assam’s Nagaon district.

Depth and Epicenter Details

The seismic event originated roughly 33 km below the earth’s surface, pinpointed at latitude 26.428° N and longitude 93.060° E.

Impact on Residents

The sudden shaking awoke locals, but authorities confirm that no injuries or structural damage have been reported. NCS classified the event as a reviewed earthquake, verifying its magnitude, depth and coordinates.

Earlier Tremor in Himachal Pradesh

Two days earlier, a separate quake was recorded in Himachal Pradesh’s Una district at 11:48 p.m. on October 4. The NCS measured it at magnitude 2.5, emanating from a shallow depth of about 9 km.

Like the Nagaon event, the Una tremor caused no casualties or damage to property.

Looking Ahead

These recent shakes underline the importance of continuous seismic monitoring in India’s northeastern region. Officials will keep a close watch and provide updates if any further effects are observed.