On April 28, a powerful earthquake measuring 6.4 on Richter Scale hit Assam and other parts of Northeast India. Two strong aftershocks were also reported within minutes. Reports suggest that the epicentre of the earthquake was Tezpur, Assam. The tremors were felt in the Northeast extended up to North Bengal.
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
National Centre of Seismology said that an earthquake of Magnitude 6.4 originated in Sonitpur, district Tezpur, Assam, at 17 KM. The first tremor was recorded at 7:51 AM. So far, NCS has reported five aftershocks of magnitude 4.7 at 8:03 AM, magnitude 4 at 8:13 AM, magnitude 3.6 at 8:25 AM, magnitude 3.6 at 8:44 AM and magnitude 3.2 at 10:05 AM.
Visuals of the damage emerge on social media
Soon after the earthquake, the social media platforms were filled with visuals of the damage caused by the earthquake.
This is the first visual of the after-effects of the massive Earthquake in Assam. pic.twitter.com/dPYyKsSsXm
— atanu bhuyan (@atanubhuyan) April 28, 2021
A road in Sonitpur, the epicentre of the earthquake, developed a crack due to the impact.
#WATCH Assam | Cracks appeared on a road in Sonitpur
— ANI (@ANI) April 28, 2021
as a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit the region this morning. pic.twitter.com/WfP7xWGy2q
Water seeping out from a paddy field in Narayanpur area of Dhekiajuli, the epicenter of the massive 6.7 earthquake in Assam pic.twitter.com/BOD6bfCp6s
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) April 28, 2021
Reports suggest that the earthquake lasted for 30 seconds.
Part of Bhairabkunda hill in Udalguri district near bhutan border in #Assam broke away after the #earthquake that hit the state today at 7:51 a.m.#Assam#earthquake#PrayForAssam #Tezpur #Northeast #Udalguri #India #Earthquakeindia pic.twitter.com/upHgBtMtaX
— Rising Northeast (@NortheastRising) April 28, 2021
Breaking first pictures of Taj Vivanta ,Guwahati. The damage is quite significant #earthquakeassam pic.twitter.com/YsUIPFzcJ7
— Design Bandit (@arroworks) April 28, 2021
A building in Nagaon tilted against its adjacent building.
#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. pic.twitter.com/03ljgzyBhS
— ANI (@ANI) April 28, 2021
Part of Bhairabkunda hill in Udalguri district in Assam broke away after the earthquake.
Earthquake.. magnitude 6 nd above.. bhairabkunda hills.. pic.twitter.com/l2i37gi4ib
— banjit baruah (@BanjitBaruah) April 28, 2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi contacted Assam CM Sonowal to take updates. In a tweet, he 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
CM Sarbananda Sonowal said, “Big earthquake hits Assam. I pray for the well-being of all and urge everyone to stay alert. Taking updates from all districts.”
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
Home Minister Amit Shah said, “Have spoken to the Chief Minister of Assam, Shri Sarbanand Sonwal 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.”
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
Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also tweeted about the quake. He said, “Just experienced a massive earthquake in Assam. Waiting for details”.
Just experienced a massive earthquake in Assam. Waiting for details
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) April 28, 2021
So far, no causalities have been reported.
