The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake has struck alongside the border of northeast India and Bangladesh, sending tremors by way of the area
ByThe Related Press
August 14, 2023, 12:29 PM
GUWAHATI, India — An earthquake struck alongside the border of northeast India and Bangladesh on Monday, sending tremors by way of the area, the U.S. Geological Survey stated.
There have been no speedy reviews of any casualties or harm within the area.
The 5.5 magnitude quake was at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) and struck 18 kilometers (11 miles) northwest of Karimganj within the northeastern Indian state of Assam and about 36 kilometers (22.3 miles) northeast of Sylhet in neighboring Bangladesh, in response to the USGS.
Tremors had been felt in varied elements of India’s northeast area, together with within the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya. In Guwahati, the capital of Assam, residents had been seen speeding out of their properties as tremors continued for a number of seconds.