Assam earthquake: CM Sarbananda Sonowal urges citizens to stay alert

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday urged citizens to stay alert after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Assam's Sonitpur

Sarbananda Sonowal (Photo: Wikipedia)
Sarbananda Sonowal (Photo: Wikipedia)
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1 min read Last Updated : Apr 28 2021 | 9:54 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday urged citizens to stay alert after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Assam's Sonitpur.

"Big earthquake hits Assam. I pray for the well-being of all and urge everyone to stay alert. Taking updates from all districts: Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal," Assam CM said in a tweet.

A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Sonitpur, Assam today at 7:51 am.

According to the NCS, the quake occurred at 7:51 am. The epicentre of the quake was 43 km west of Tezpur at a depth of 17 kilometers.

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Topics :Sarbananda SonowalAssamEarhquake

First Published: Apr 28 2021 | 9:49 AM IST

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