Seismic Activity Shakes Northeast India: Recent Earthquakes Reported
The National Centre of Seismology reported a series of moderate earthquakes affecting the northeastern regions of India. On Monday, a magnitude 3.5 quake struck Tirap, Arunachal Pradesh, followed by earlier quakes in Upper Subansiri and Assam's Nagaon district. Locations, magnitudes, and depths varied, indicating ongoing seismic activity.

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On Monday evening, a moderate earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale jolted Arunachal Pradesh's Tirap district, as confirmed by the National Centre of Seismology (NCS). The tremor struck at precisely 18:36:23 IST, pinpointed at latitude 27.06 N and longitude 95.42 E, with a depth of 7 kilometers.
Earlier in July, the NCS documented a 3.4 magnitude earthquake impacting the Upper Subansiri district. This tremor occurred late on the night of July 21, marked by a depth of 5 kilometers. Descriptive details released via social media highlighted the precise timing and location of this seismic event.
Adding to the series of seismic occurrences, a quake of magnitude 2.9 rattled Assam's Nagaon district on July 20 in the early hours. With a notable depth of 40 kilometers, the NCS emphasized the specific coordinates and timing in their reports, pointing to a trend of persistent geological activity in the region.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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