Originating in Bangladesh, Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Sends Tremors Across Silchar and Entire Northeastern Region

A moderate earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale struck the northeastern region of India, with its epicenter located near Kanaighat, Bangladesh. The tremors were felt across Silchar and various parts of the northeast, triggering a wave of social media posts from concerned citizens who experienced the event.

The National Center for Seismology, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, swiftly reported the seismic activity. According to their data, the earthquake originated at a depth of 16 kilometers with precise coordinates of 25.02 latitude and 92.13 longitude. The event was classified as a magnitude 5.4 earthquake, and its status was promptly reviewed by seismologists. The Govt. has reviewed it at 49 kilometers southeast of Cherrapunjee, Meghalaya, India

The epicenter of the earthquake was situated merely 5 kilometers away from Kanaighat, a town in Bangladesh, and occurred at approximately 8:19 pm local time.

As of now, no reports of damage to property or loss of life have emerged. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents in the affected regions. The relatively shallow depth of the earthquake could be a contributing factor to the widespread perceptibility of the tremors.

Social media platforms were inundated with posts from people sharing their experiences of the earthquake. Many residents described feeling the ground shake and buildings sway, expressing their relief that there were no immediate reports of damage.