A powerful earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter Scale jolted Assam and other parts of Northeast as well as North Bengal on Wednesday morning. Two aftershocks were also recorded within minutes of the first quake.
The National Centre for Seismology said the quake’s epicentre is in the Sonitpur district at a depth of 17 km. Meanwhile, two aftershocks “one measuring 4.3 on Richter took place with its epicentre 30 km away from Tezpur town and the second measuring 4.4 on Richter scale, 39 km from Tezpur”, were also experienced.
Earthquake of Magnitude:6.4, Occurred on 28-04-2021, 07:51:25 IST, Lat: 26.69 & Long: 92.36, Depth: 17 Km ,Location: 43km W of Tezpur, Assam, India for more information download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/sayMF9Gumd pic.twitter.com/lWRDtIAWh5
— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) April 28, 2021
There were two aftershocks following the first major earthquake, one at 7.58 am and another at 8.01 am. The two aftershocks measured 4.3 and 4.4 on the Richter Scale.
Soon after the earthquake, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that he was praying for the well-being of the people and urged everyone to stay alert.
Big earthquake hits Assam. I pray for the well being of all and urge everyone to stay alert. Taking updates from all districts. #earthquake
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) April 28, 2021
He said that PM Narendra Modi has taken stock of the situation and had assured all the support to the state.
PM Shri @narendramodi ji has taken stock of the damage due to the earthquake over phone with me and has assured all support to Assam. Thank you Hon'ble Prime Minister sir.
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) April 28, 2021
Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tweeted about the quake and also shared photos of broken walls inside a building and of a broken boundary wall.
Few early pictures of damage in Guwahati. pic.twitter.com/lTIGwBKIPV
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) April 28, 2021
Meanwhile, PM Narendra Modi spoke to Assam CM Sonowal over the earthquake. In a tweet, PM Modi said, “Spoke to Assam CM Shri @sarbanandsonwal Ji regarding the earthquake in parts of the state. Assured all possible help from the Centre. I pray for the well-being of the people of Assam.”
Spoke to Assam CM Shri @sarbanandsonwal Ji regarding the earthquake in parts of the state. Assured all possible help from the Centre. I pray for the well-being of the people of Assam.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 28, 2021
Home Minister Amit Shah in a tweet said, ‘Have spoken to Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal to assess the condition in different parts of the state after an earthquake. Central govt stands firmly with our sisters and brothers of Assam. Praying for everyone’s safety and well-being’.
Have spoken to the Chief Minister of Assam, Shri @sarbanandsonwal ji, to assess the condition in different parts of the state after an earthquake. The central government stands firmly with our sisters and brothers of Assam. Praying for everyone’s safety and well-being.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) April 28, 2021
Videos emerging from Assam show walls have collapsed, windows were shattered in some areas due to the impact of the earthquake. Cracks have been spotted in some buildings in Assam. There are no reports of casualties or injuries so far.
Watch visuals of the massive earthquake in Assam-
#WATCH #Assam | A building in #Nagaon tilts against its adjacent building. An #earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 on the Richter Scale hit #Sonitpur today. Tremors were felt in #Nagaon too. #assamearthquake #Assam #AssamNews #earthquakeassam #earthquake pic.twitter.com/wvOFp8j91E
— NewsMobile (@NewsMobileIndia) April 28, 2021
Cracks appeared on a road in #Assam
as a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit the region this morning. #assamearthquake #Assam #AssamNews #earthquakeassam #earthquake pic.twitter.com/n1KFaxjCuE— NewsMobile (@NewsMobileIndia) April 28, 2021
#WATCH Assam | Cracks appeared on a road in Sonitpur
as a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit the region this morning. #assamearthquake #Assam #AssamNews #earthquakeassam #earthquake pic.twitter.com/lzCoQIL7NU— NewsMobile (@NewsMobileIndia) April 28, 2021
Impact of the earthquake has huge in and around Dhekiajuli.
I am coordinating with the administration and the concerned authorities to provide all kinds of required assistance to the people Dekhiajuli. #earthquake pic.twitter.com/yjuucqre5w
— Ashok Singhal (@TheAshokSinghal) April 28, 2021
Damage and cracks appear as 6.4 magnitude #earthquake hits Sonitpur, #Assam #assamearthquake pic.twitter.com/0G3s621O6p
— SCL ADARSH RAMSHARAN PATEL (@AdarshPatel045) April 28, 2021