The U.S. Geological Survey says an earthquake has struck along the border of northeast India and Bangladesh, sending tremors through the region.
GUWAHATI, India — An earthquake struck along the border of northeast India and Bangladesh on Monday, sending tremors through the region, the U.S. Geological Survey said.The 5.5 magnitude quake was at a depth of 10 kilometers and struck 18 kilometers northwest of Karimganj in the northeastern Indian state of Assam and about 36 kilometers northeast of Sylhet in neighboring Bangladesh, according to the USGS.
Tremors were felt in various parts of India’s northeast region, including in the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya. In Guwahati, the capital of Assam, residents were seen rushing out of their homes as tremors continued for several seconds. The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day.
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