According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at a depth of 5 kilometres.
Taking to X (formally known as Twitter), the seismology centre wrote, “Earthquake of Magnitude: 3.7, Occurred on 13-08-2023, 13:27:58 IST, Lat: 25.84 & Long: 90.90, Depth: 5 Km, Location: 78km ENE of Tura, Meghalaya.”
Meanwhile, mild tremors of the earthquake were also felt in Guwahati.
https://twitter.com/NCS_Earthquake/status/1690638441019764736
What is earthquake?
An earthquake is a sudden and violent shaking of the ground, often caused by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth’s surface. This movement releases energy in the form of seismic waves, which can result in significant damage to buildings, infrastructure, and landscapes.
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