Monday, April 28, 2025

Mild quake hits Meghalaya

Date:

Share post:

Guwahati, Feb 16:  An earthquake, measuring 3.9 on the Richter Scale, rattled Meghalaya on Thursday morning, according to the National Centre for Seismology.

According to official data, the quake, which occurred at 9.26 a.m, with an epicentre in the East Khasi Hills in Meghalaya, was 46 km deep.

The tremors were felt in Meghalaya and in some parts of Assam, including Guwahati.

Notably, on February 13, a 3.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in Assam which was epicentred in Hojai district at a depth of 10 km.

Related articles

SC to hear on Monday PIL seeking release of elderly, terminally ill convicted prisoners

New Delhi, April 27 :The Supreme Court is slated to hear on Monday a public interest litigation (PIL)...

‘Mann Ki Baat’: PM Modi describes significance of April-May in India’s freedom struggle

New Delhi, April 27 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reflected on the significance of the months...

Punjab Police bust weapon-smuggling module with Pakistan links

Chandigarh, April 27: Punjab Police on Sunday said they have busted a weapon-smuggling module with links to Pakistan...

CPI(M) expels 3-time MP for objectionable behavior towards woman colleague

Kolkata, April 27: The CPI(M) in West Bengal has expelled three-time Lok Sabha member, Bansa Gopal Chowdhury, from...