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4.2 Magnitude earthquake jolts Assam, epicentre 27 km SE of Barpeta

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GUWAHATI, Nov 21: A moderate intensity earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale shook Assam at 7:41 pm today. Tremors were also felt in Guwahati.

According to the US Geological Survey, the epicentre of the earthquake was 27 km South-East of Barpeta and a few kilometres to the west of Guwahati.

No reports of any human casualty and injuries or damage to property have been reported.

Tremors were also felt in parts of Meghalaya.

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