Earthquake of magnitude 3 hits Nagaland, Mizoram
Guwahati: Mild earthquake tremors were felt in the Northeastern states of Nagaland and Mizoram early Sunday (September 1, 2024) morning. The quakes were of 3 magnitude in both the states.
In Nagaland, tremors were felt at 3.36 am with the epicenter located at Noklak. The quake occurred 10 km beneath the earth’s surface.
Most of the people across the affected area were sleeping with some coming out of their homes. However, there have been no reports of casualties or significant damage.
In Mizoram, the quake occurred in Kolasib district at 10.31 am at a depth of 30 km below the earth’s surface. No casualty or damage to property was reported due to the earthquake.
According to seismologists, the Northeastern states experience frequent earthquakes as the region falls in the seismic V zone. It is surrounded by active thrust zones and subduction zones in the northern and eastern parts.
On the other hand, many active fault lines scattered within the Northeast results in the region being seismically active.
The region has experienced several major earthquakes in the past with some of them changing its topography.