Massive earthquake of 5.6 magnitude jolts Assam, Mizoram; no casualties reported

The National Centre of Seismology said that the epicentre of the earthquake was located 58 km southeast of Champhai district of Mizoram.

An earthquake measuring 5.6 magnitude on the Richter Scale jolted Mizoram, Assam with tremors being felt in Manipur, Assam's Guwahati, North Bengal and other parts of the Northeast on Friday.

The earthquake was reported at 3.42 PM and the depth of the quake was 60 km, according to the National Centre of Seismology (NCS).

Earthquake of Magnitude:5.6, Occurred on 21-01-2022, 15:42:32 IST, Lat: 23.10 & Long: 93.75, Depth: 60 Km ,Location: 58km SE of Champhai, Mizoram, India for more information download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/niF40sf9br pic.twitter.com/iW1ANloeg5

Also, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) informed that the epicentre of the earthquake was located 58 km southeast of Champhai district of Mizoram.

So far, no casualties or damage have been reported due to the earthquake.