Sun Sep 14 17:00:00 UTC 2025: **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

**Earthquake Shakes Northeast India and West Bengal**

**Guwahati, September 14, 2025** – A moderate earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale rattled Northeast India and parts of West Bengal on Sunday afternoon, sending residents fleeing from their homes. The tremor struck at 4:41 PM IST, with the epicenter located in the Udalguri district of Assam, at a depth of 5 kilometers.

While initial reports indicate no immediate loss of life or significant property damage, officials are actively monitoring the situation. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma assured the public via a post on X (formerly Twitter) that the government is closely tracking developments. “The epicenter (of the earthquake) was near Udalguri. So far, there has been no report of any major damage or loss of life. We are actively monitoring the situation,” Sarma wrote.

Tremors were felt across several districts of Assam, including Udalguri, Sonitpur, Tamulpur, and Nalbari, as well as in parts of Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh. Panic gripped residents in Guwahati and Itanagar, where people rushed out of buildings.

Arunachal Pradesh’s State disaster management secretary, Dani Sulu, stated that no reports of structural damage or casualties have been received from the state. “The situation is being closely monitored, but there is no cause for alarm,” he added.

The earthquake was also felt in parts of North Bengal, including Siliguri, Jalpaiguri, Dooars, Alipurduar, and Coochbehar. “I could feel the earth shaking for a few seconds. I rushed out of my house as a precautionary measure,” said Bikash Dey, a resident of Siliguri. Some residents were seen blowing conch shells, a local custom believed to ward off negative effects of a quake. Authorities in West Bengal confirmed no fatalities or structural damage have been reported in the state.

The Northeast region of India is known for its high seismic activity, making it prone to frequent earthquakes.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Assam earlier in the day, launching development projects worth over ₹18,000 crore.

The Hindu will continue to provide updates as the situation unfolds.

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