A strong earthquake of 6.0-magnitude has shaken Dhaka and other parts of the country on Wednesday morning.
According the US Geological Survey, the earthquake took place at 8:21am at a depth of 34km and the epicentre was near Dhekiajuli town, 140km north of Assam's main city, Guwahati, in India.
Countries affected by the quake include parts of Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Bhutan, and China.
Meanwhile, Indian media quoted the country’s National Centre of Seismology in saying that the earthquake measured 6.4 on the Richter Scale and originated in Tezpur of Assam.
“The first earthquake was recorded at 7:51am and according to the seismology centre, it was centred 43km west of Tezpur in Assam,” India Today said in a report.
“There were two aftershocks following the first major earthquake, one around 7:55am and another a few minutes after that. The two aftershocks measured 4.3 and 4.4 on the Richter Scale. Cracks have been spotted in buildings of Assam following the major earthquake,” the report added.
There have been no reports of serious damages or casualties from the tremors.
আজ ২৮/০৪/২১ সকালের ভূমিকম্প সময়: সকাল ৮ টা ২১ মিনিট ২৪ সেকেন্ড স্থান: দিকিয়াজুলি,আসাম,ভারত। ঢাকা থেকে দূরত্ব ৩৯৭ কিমি উত্তর-(উত্তর-পূর্বে) মাত্রা: ৬.০ রিখটার এটি একটি শক্তিশালী ধরনের ভূমিকম্প।
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Earlier, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) put the quake magnitude at 6.2, adds Reuters.
"Big earthquake hits Assam. I pray for the well-being of all and urge everyone to stay alert. Taking updates from all districts," Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal told the news agency.
Earthquake of magnitude 6.4 shakes Assam; 2 aftershocks reported The quake struck at 7:51 am and the epicenter was in...
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Residents said there were cracks on the wall in some houses and on floors. People stood outside on the street, anxious about fresh tremors.
"Never seen such huge vibrations in my life," said Jyotishman Deka, a 20-year-old engineering student.
Strong tremors were repeatedly felt in several north eastern parts of India and neighbouring Bhutan, forcing hundreds of people to run out of their homes, according to a Reuters witness.
India's National Disaster Management Agency was assessing reports of destruction and casualties after the quake, said an official at the agency who asked to remain unidentified.