Mild Earthquake Shakes Meghalaya: No Immediate Damage Reported

A 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district, causing no immediate damage or casualties. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 km and was reported at 10:55 am by the National Center for Seismology. Meghalaya and other northeastern states are in the high seismic zone.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Shillong | Updated: 14-08-2024 13:07 IST | Created: 14-08-2024 13:07 IST
Mild Earthquake Shakes Meghalaya: No Immediate Damage Reported
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On Wednesday morning, a 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit parts of Meghalaya, according to officials.

No immediate reports of casualties or property damage have been received, they confirmed.

The epicenter of the quake, which occurred at 10:55 am, was in East Jaintia Hills district. The National Center for Seismology reported the quake at a depth of 10 km. This region falls within a high seismic zone, and earthquakes are common here.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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