5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Assam's Morigaon District

Earthquake Hits Assam Early Morning

Guwahati: A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Morigaon district of Assam early Monday morning, causing significant tremors across the region. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the quake was recorded at 4:17 AM on January 5, 2026. The epicenter was located in Morigaon at a depth of 50 kilometers, with coordinates of 26.37°N latitude and 92.29°E longitude.

The tremors were felt in several districts of Assam, including Guwahati, Nagaon, and Kamrup, as well as in neighboring areas. Residents in the capital of Meghalaya, Shillong, and parts of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura also reported feeling the earthquake. The sudden jolt woke many from their sleep, prompting them to rush outside, leading to a brief moment of panic.

Fortunately, there have been no reports of casualties or significant damage so far. Officials have stated that the situation is under control, and no emergency alerts have been issued. Northeastern India is known to be seismically active, making such tremors relatively common in the area.