Powerful 5.0 Magnitude Quake Rocks Assam, Guwahati Shaken

A significant earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale struck Assam's Morigaon district early Thursday morning, sending tremors through the state capital Guwahati. The National Center for Seismology reported that the seismic event occurred at 2:25 am IST, February 27, 2025 with its epicenter located 16 km below the surface. Residents of Guwahati, approximately 80 km from the epicenter, felt the ground shake. While no immediate reports of casualties or major damage have emerged, authorities are assessing the situation. This earthquake marks the latest in a series of seismic activities in the region, highlighting the area's vulnerability to such events.
Source: Times of India