Early‑Morning 4.5‑Magnitude Quake Shakes Nagaon, Assam

First Light Jolt Hits Nagaon

At 4:23 a.m. IST on Tuesday, 6 October, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) recorded a magnitude‑4.5 earthquake beneath Assam’s Nagaon district.

Depth and Coordinates

The seismic event originated roughly 33 km below the earth’s surface, with its epicentre positioned at 26.428° N latitude and 93.060° E longitude.

Impact on the Community

Residents reported a sudden shaking, but authorities confirmed that there were no injuries and no structural damage. NCS has classified the incident as a reviewed earthquake, verifying its magnitude, depth and location.

Earlier Tremor in Himachal Pradesh

Two days earlier, a separate tremor rattled the Una district of Himachal Pradesh. Logged at 11:48 p.m. on 4 October, the quake measured magnitude 2.5 and originated from a shallow depth of about 9 km.

As with the Nagaon event, the Una tremor caused no casualties or notable damage.

Looking Forward

These episodes underscore the importance of continuous seismic monitoring in India’s northeastern region. Officials will keep the public informed and issue alerts if any further impacts arise.