The earthquake, which took place at 2.54 pm, had an intensity of 5 on the Richter scale and had its epicentre in Tezpur.
Guwahati: An earthquake of moderate intensity rocked the entire north eastern region with no injury to people and damage to property. The earthquake had an intensity of 5 on the Richter scale, according to preliminary information released by the India Meteorological Department.
The earthquake, which shook the region for more than 10 seconds at 2.54 pm, had its epicentre in Tezpur, Assam, in 26.7 degree North latitude and 92.5 degree East longitude.
It had its origin at a depth of 35 km from the surface.
There were no reports of any casualties or damage to property from any place so far.
The tremor was felt in Guwahati, Shillong, Itanagar, Agartala, Aizawl and Kohima.
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