Breaking News Today: Earthquake of Magnitude 5.1 Felt Across Morigaon in Assam

Assam, Monday,5th January: an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 on the Richter scale hit Morigaon district in Assam. The region felt strong shaking after the quake. People in many areas of Assam felt the jolt, which briefly scared everyone who lived there. The quake happened a day after a strong earthquake hit Nepal. This made worries about the area's increased earthquake activity even stronger.

At first, it was thought that the epicentre of the earthquake was in Morigaon, and the tremors were stronger because it happened at a fairly shallow level. People in nearby areas reported rapid shaking, and many people went outside as a safety measure.

No deaths or injuries have been reported

Officials have said that, so far, no one has been hurt or killed, and no big damage has been done. To look for damage to any structures, especially in weaker areas and older buildings, district leaders and emergency management teams are doing on-the-ground checks. People have been told to stay calm and be ready for aftershocks. Emergency services are on watch. Besides Morigaon, parts of Guwahati, Nagaon, and nearby areas also felt the shocks. A number of people posted about their experiences with the earthquake on social media. They said it was short but strong.

Power and connection have not been reported to be disrupted, and essential services are still working.

Earthquake Alerts in the Northeast

Earthquakes are common in Assam, which is in Seismic Zone V. Because of its complicated tectonic structure, the Northeast is very fragile, and experts have said this many times. Earthquakes of moderate strength happen a lot, but officials stress the need to be ready and follow safety rules.

Official Advisory

Authorities have advised citizens to:

• Avoid damaged or unsafe structures

• Stay alert for aftershocks

• Follow safety protocols

• Rely only on official updates

Further information is awaited as monitoring continues.