Massive 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Assam's Guwahati; Tremors Felt in North Bengal, Bhutan

A significant earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale shook Assam's Guwahati at 4:41 pm. The tremors were felt as far as North Bengal and Bhutan. Officials reported that the epicentre was located in Udalguri district, with a depth of 5 km. Fortunately, no injuries or property damage have been reported yet.

Earthquake in Guwahati, Tremors Felt in West Bengal

The northeast region is known for its high seismic activity, making such occurrences common. The National Center for Seismology tweeted details of the quake: "EQ of M: 5.8, On: 14/09/2025 16:41:50 IST, Lat: 26.78 N, Long: 92.33 E, Depth: 5 Km, Location: Udalguri, Assam." They also provided a link to download the BhooKamp App for more information.

Social Media Reactions

As news of the earthquake spread, Guwahati quickly became a trending topic on social media platform X. Users shared images and updates about the event. Bhupen Kumar Borah posted a picture from his residence showing a flower tub swaying due to the tremors, highlighting their intensity.

Former Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, now Union Minister for Ports, urged residents to remain vigilant. "Major earthquake in Assam. My prayers for everyone's safety and well-being. Urge all to stay alert!" he posted on X.

Recent Seismic Activity

This earthquake follows another recent seismic event in Assam. On September 2nd, a smaller quake with a magnitude of 3.5 struck Sonitpur district. Such frequent seismic activities underscore the region's vulnerability to earthquakes.

Another user named Dhritiraj shared an image captioned "It was a massive one #earthquake," further illustrating the impact felt by residents during this natural event.

The National Center for Seismology's tweet included mentions of notable figures like Dr Jitendra Singh and organisations such as NDMA India, indicating coordinated efforts in monitoring and response.