A 4.8 magnitude Assam earthquake struck near the epicentre in Hailakandi on Tuesday afternoon. The tremor hit at 2:18:31 PM IST on April 7, 2026.
According to official data, the quake originated at latitude 24.823°N and longitude 92.634°E. It occurred at a shallow depth of 5 km, making the shaking more noticeable across nearby areas.
Soon after the tremor, people rushed out of homes, shops, and offices. The shaking lasted only a few seconds. Still, it caused brief panic among residents. However, the situation returned to normal quickly.
Tremors Reach Tripura
The impact was not limited to Assam. Tremors were also felt in Dharmanagar and nearby areas of Tripura. This shows how shallow earthquakes can affect a wider region.
As of now, no damage or casualties have been reported. Officials are monitoring the situation closely. At the same time, disaster response teams remain on alert in case of aftershocks.
Authorities have urged residents to stay calm. They also advised people to follow basic safety measures during such incidents.
The Assam earthquake situation remains stable for now, with further updates expected as monitoring continues.