Strong earthquake rocks North-East India

An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck Assam this morning, the National Center for Seismology said. Strong tremors were felt in parts of the northeast as well as north Bengal. While are there are no reports of anyone being injured, photos have emerged of broken walls and windows, and walls developing cracks.

Strong tremors were repeatedly felt in several parts of the northeast and neighbouring Bhutan, forcing people to run out of their homes, according to a Reuters witness.

The epicenter of the earthquake was near Dhekiajuli town, 140 km (86 miles) north of Guwahati. The earthquake struck at 7:51 am at a depth of 17 km from the surface.

Assam MLA Ashok Singhal tweeted about the earthquake.

Impact of the earthquake has huge in and around Dhekiajuli.

I am coordinating with the administration and the concerned authorities to provide all kinds of required assistance to the people Dekhiajuli. #earthquake pic.twitter.com/yjuucqre5w

— Ashok Singhal, MLA (@TheAshokSinghal) April 28, 2021

The National Disaster Management Agency was assessing reports of destruction and casualties, if any, after the quake, said an official at the agency who asked to remain unidentified, Reuters reported.

Source- NDTV