Thu Oct 17 20:39:49 UTC 2024: ## Mild Earthquake Shakes Meghalaya, Followed by Tremor in Bangladesh

**Shillong, Meghalaya (Oct. 18, 2023):** A mild earthquake, measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale, shook Meghalaya’s West Jaintia Hills district shortly after midnight on Thursday. The tremor was also felt in adjoining areas, including those bordering Bangladesh. Fortunately, no casualties or damage to property have been reported.

The earthquake struck at a depth of 5 km, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

Later that night, another earthquake, this one measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale, struck neighboring Bangladesh. The tremors were felt in western and southern Tripura, which shares an 856 km border with Bangladesh. This earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km.

This latest seismic activity follows a string of earthquakes in the northeastern region. On October 13, a 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit Assam’s Udalguri district, while on October 4, a 3.6 magnitude earthquake was felt in Manipur’s Ukhrul district and parts of Nagaland.

Seismologists consider the mountainous northeastern region to be one of the world’s most earthquake-prone areas, with at least one state experiencing tremors every week. While most earthquakes are mild, the frequency has prompted authorities to emphasize the importance of constructing earthquake-resistant buildings.

In 1950, a devastating 8.7 magnitude earthquake in the region altered the course of the Brahmaputra River, highlighting the potential for significant damage from stronger seismic events.

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