Assam: Second earthquake hits in less than 24 hours

GUWAHATI: Two mild-to-moderate earthquakes jolted Guwahati and various places of Assam in the last 24 hours.

An earthquake measuring 4.1 on Richter scale rocked Guwahati and other parts on Sunday at 2:34pm. The earthquake originated 8.9 km west of Dhekiajuli in Sonitpur district of Assam.

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The second one measuring 3.8 on Richter scale was experienced on Monday morning at 09:50am. The epicentre of the earthquake was traced to a region in Sonitpur district of Assam, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre.

More details are awaited.

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