Earthquakes Rattle Assam and Manipur, No Damage Reported
Assam and Manipur experienced minor earthquakes, with no reported damage. The tremors caused panic among residents.
Guwahati, October 6 (Daily Kiran) : Guwahati experienced tremors early on October 6, 2026, as the National Center for Seismology reported a 4.5 magnitude earthquake in the Nagaon district of Assam. The quake struck at 4:23 AM, with its epicenter located approximately 33 kilometers deep underground. While the tremors caused considerable panic among residents, there were no reports of damage or injuries.
Shortly after, at 4:27 AM, a second earthquake of magnitude 2.9 was felt in Tamenglong, Manipur, with its epicenter about 12 kilometers deep.
Additionally, a 3.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded in the West Khasi Hills of Meghalaya at 12:33 AM on the night between Tuesday and Wednesday, occurring at a depth of 5 kilometers.
Earlier, on October 3, two tremors were reported in Hingoli district, Maharashtra. The first, measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale, struck around 7:46 AM, with its epicenter located about 7 kilometers deep near the village of Gadhal.
Before that, on September 26, a 3.6 magnitude quake was felt in Palghar district, Maharashtra, at 10:33 PM, originating from a depth of 5 kilometers.
Residents across these regions remain on alert as seismic activity continues.
