A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck Bhutan late on Sunday night, triggering multiple aftershocks and sending tremors across parts of Northeast India.
According to the National Centre for Seismology, the earthquake occurred at 11:06 pm IST at a depth of 26 km. The epicentre was located in Bhutan at latitude 27.627 N and longitude 89.660 E.
The tremor was felt across several northeastern states, including parts of Assam, with the epicentre located around 252 km from some areas of the state.
Aftershocks Follow Main Quake
The main earthquake was followed by a series of aftershocks, indicating continued seismic activity in the region.
The first aftershock, measuring magnitude 2.8, was recorded at 11:18 pm IST, just 12 minutes after the initial quake.
The German Research Centre for Geosciences also recorded the earthquake, estimating its magnitude at 5.6 and placing its depth at 10 km.
No Immediate Reports of Major Damage
No casualties or major damage were immediately reported, although strong tremors were felt across several parts of Northeast India. Authorities are monitoring the situation as aftershocks continue in the seismically active Himalayan region.
(with input from agencies)
