GUWAHATI: A moderate earthquake, measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale, was felt this morning in Arunachal Pradesh, continuing a recent spate of seismic activity across the Indian subcontinent. The tremor, reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), struck the East Kameng district at 8:05 am. With a shallow depth of just 10 kilometres, the quake’s vibrations were felt by locals, though authorities have received no immediate reports of damage to property or casualties.
The NCS confirmed the details of the event on X, noting the earthquake’s epicentre at latitude 27.77 N and longitude 93.12 E. While the situation is being closely monitored by officials, the tremor highlights the region’s known seismic vulnerability. The Northeast, located in Zone V of India’s seismic zonation map, is prone to frequent tremors due to its position in the highly active Himalayan plate boundary.
This particular quake is the latest in a series of minor tremors recorded in the past week. Earlier, on August 23, Assam’s Karbi Anglong district experienced a 2.7-magnitude earthquake, also at a 10-kilometre depth. This was preceded by a 3.5-magnitude tremor on August 21 in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, which occurred at a depth of 5 kilometres. The frequent activity serves as a critical reminder for residents in these earthquake-prone regions to remain vigilant and well-informed about safety protocols. Seismologists continue to advise that being prepared, knowing what to do during a quake, and securing homes can significantly reduce risks.
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