Seismic Activity Shakes Northeast India: Recent Earthquakes Reported

The National Centre of Seismology reported a series of moderate earthquakes affecting the northeastern regions of India. On Monday, a magnitude 3.5 quake struck Tirap, Arunachal Pradesh, followed by earlier quakes in Upper Subansiri and Assam's Nagaon district. Locations, magnitudes, and depths varied, indicating ongoing seismic activity.

Seismic Activity Shakes Northeast India: Recent Earthquakes Reported
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On Monday evening, a moderate earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale jolted Arunachal Pradesh's Tirap district, as confirmed by the National Centre of Seismology (NCS). The tremor struck at precisely 18:36:23 IST, pinpointed at latitude 27.06 N and longitude 95.42 E, with a depth of 7 kilometers.

Earlier in July, the NCS documented a 3.4 magnitude earthquake impacting the Upper Subansiri district. This tremor occurred late on the night of July 21, marked by a depth of 5 kilometers. Descriptive details released via social media highlighted the precise timing and location of this seismic event.

Adding to the series of seismic occurrences, a quake of magnitude 2.9 rattled Assam's Nagaon district on July 20 in the early hours. With a notable depth of 40 kilometers, the NCS emphasized the specific coordinates and timing in their reports, pointing to a trend of persistent geological activity in the region.

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