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4.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Assam's Hailakandi at Shallow Depth

A moderate earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale struck the Hailakandi district of Assam on Tuesday afternoon. The National Center for Seismology reported the quake originated at a very shallow depth of just 5 kilometers. The epicenter was precisely located at latitude 24.823 N and longitude 92.634 E. Authorities advised residents to use the BhooKamp app for more information and updates.

Key Points: Assam Earthquake: 4.8 Magnitude Quake Hits Hailakandi

  • Magnitude 4.8 quake
  • Struck Hailakandi, Assam
  • Shallow depth of 5 km
  • Occurred at 14:18 IST
  • Epicentre at 24.823 N, 92.634 E
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 hits Hailakandi, Assam

A moderate 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck Hailakandi, Assam at a shallow depth of 5 km. Get details on the epicentre and safety info.

"EQ of M: 4.8, On: 07/04/2026 14:18:31 IST, Lat: 24.823 N, Long: 92.634 E, Depth: 5 Km, Location: Hailakandi, Assam. - National Center for Seismology"

Hailakandi, April 7

A moderate earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale struck Hailakandi in Assam on Tuesday at 14:18 IST.

The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 5 km, with the epicentre located at latitude 24.823 N and longitude 92.634 E.

For more information, residents are advised to download the BhooKamp App.

Taking it to X, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said, "EQ of M: 4.8, On: 07/04/2026 14:18:31 IST, Lat: 24.823 N, Long: 92.634 E, Depth: 5 Km, Location: Hailakandi, Assam. For more information Download the BhooKamp App."

Earthquakes can occur anywhere between the Earth's surface and about 700 kilometres below the surface. For scientific purposes, this earthquake depth range of 0 - 700 km is divided into three zones: shallow, intermediate, and deep, as per USGS data.

Shallow earthquakes are between 0 and 70 km deep; intermediate earthquakes, 70 - 300 km deep; and deep earthquakes, 300 - 700 km deep. In general, the term "deep-focus earthquakes" is applied to earthquakes deeper than 70 km, the USGS states.

- ANI

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Priya S
Just downloaded the BhooKamp App as advised. It's actually quite user-friendly and gives real-time alerts. A must-have for anyone living in seismic zones like Assam.
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Rohit P
The NCS is doing a good job with timely updates on X. But I wish the local administration would also conduct more awareness drives in villages about what to do during and after a quake.
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Sarah B
My family is from Silchar, not far from Hailakandi. They felt the tremors but thankfully no damage. The region is so prone to these. Stay safe, everyone.
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Vikram M
Shallow depth of 5 km is concerning. Even a moderate magnitude can cause significant shaking at that depth. Good that they're providing precise coordinates and info.
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Michael C
The article explains the depth classifications well. It's a reminder that India needs to invest more in seismic research and early warning systems, not just in Assam but across the Himalayan belt.

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