Under land 6 kilometer from Morigaon in India, a shallow and significant Magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred in the night of Thursday February 27th, 2025. Other countries near the epicenter include Bangladesh and Bhutan.
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Earthquake Summary
The earthquake struck on land in India, 6 kilometer (4 mi) north of Morigaon in Assam. The center of this earthquake had a very shallow depth of 10 km. Shallow earthquakes usually have a larger impact than earthquakes deep in the earth.
| Date and Time: | Feb 27, 2025 02:25 (Kolkata Time) - Feb 26, 2025 20:55 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 6 km north of Morigaon, Assam, India. Coordinates 26°18'1"N 92°20'27"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.3 Detected by 284 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.034 . |
| Depth: | 10 km (6 mi) A very shallow depth. |
| Tsunami Risk: | Tsunami very unlikely While this was a shallow earthquake, it appears to have occurred under land with a magnitude not strong enough to cause tsunami's. Always stay cautious - More info here. |
Nearby towns and cities
India , Bangladesh and Bhutan are all located within 300km distance of the epicenter of the earthquake.
The closest significant population center near the earthquake is Morigaon in Assam, India. Morigaon is located 6 kilometer (4 mi) north of the epicenter.
Major cities near this earthquake: Guwahati is located 61 km to the west-southwest. Sylhet is located 163 km to the south-southwest. Shillong is located 93 km to the south-southwest.
A complete list of nearby places is included below.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 6 km (4 mi) S from epicenter |
Morigaon Assam, India. |
| 23 km (14 mi) NE from epicenter |
Dhing Assam, India. |
| 31 km (19 mi) NW from epicenter |
Khārupatia Assam, India. |
| 35 km (22 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Mangaldai Assam, India. |
| 47 km (29 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Dhekiajuli Assam, India. |
| 56 km (35 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Udalguri Assam, India. |
| 59 km (37 mi) NE from epicenter |
Tezpur Assam, India. |
| 61 km (38 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Guwahati Assam, India. |
| 61 km (38 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Hojāi Assam, India. |
| 63 km (39 mi) W from epicenter |
North Guwāhāti Assam, India. |
| 68 km (42 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Rangāpāra Assam, India. |
| 74 km (46 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Rangia Assam, India. |
| 82 km (51 mi) W from epicenter |
Hājo Assam, India. |
| 93 km (58 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Shillong Meghalaya, India. |
| 103 km (64 mi) SE from epicenter |
Lumding Railway Colony Assam, India. |
| 120 km (75 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Diphu Assam, India. |
| 133 km (83 mi) W from epicenter |
Barpeta Assam, India. |
| 136 km (85 mi) W from epicenter |
Howli Assam, India. |
| 138 km (86 mi) SW from epicenter |
Nongstoin Meghalaya, India. |
| 138 km (86 mi) W from epicenter |
Barpeta Road Assam, India. |
| 143 km (89 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Hāflong Assam, India. |
| 144 km (89 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Dimāpur Nagaland, India. |
| 147 km (91 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Bokajān Assam, India. |
| 153 km (95 mi) NE from epicenter |
Itānagar Arunachal Pradesh, India. |
| 156 km (97 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Chhātak Sylhet, Bangladesh. |
| 159 km (99 mi) S from epicenter |
Karīmganj Assam, India. |
| 162 km (101 mi) NE from epicenter |
Naharlagun Arunachal Pradesh, India. |
| 163 km (101 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Sylhet Sylhet, Bangladesh. |
| 163 km (101 mi) E from epicenter |
Golāghāt Assam, India. |
| 165 km (103 mi) W from epicenter |
Abhayāpuri Assam, India. |
| 170 km (106 mi) SSE from epicenter |
Silchar Assam, India. |
| 172 km (107 mi) W from epicenter |
Goālpāra Assam, India. |
| 179 km (111 mi) W from epicenter |
Bongaigaon Assam, India. |
| 181 km (112 mi) S from epicenter |
Hailākāndi Assam, India. |
| 190 km (118 mi) ESE from epicenter |
Kohīma Nagaland, India. |
| 192 km (119 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Jorhāt Assam, India. |
| 193 km (120 mi) E from epicenter |
Wokha Nagaland, India. |
| 200 km (124 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Mariāni Assam, India. |
| 204 km (127 mi) ENE from epicenter |
North Lakhimpur Assam, India. |
| 209 km (130 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Maulavi Bāzār Sylhet, Bangladesh. |
| 226 km (140 mi) SW from epicenter |
Netrakona Mymensingh Division, Bangladesh. |
| 231 km (144 mi) SE from epicenter |
Imphāl Manipur, India. |
| 233 km (145 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Habiganj Sylhet, Bangladesh. |
| 235 km (146 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Tsirang Chirang, Bhutan. |
| 259 km (161 mi) SW from epicenter |
Kishorganj Dhaka, Bangladesh. |
| 259 km (161 mi) SW from epicenter |
Mymensingh Mymensingh Division, Bangladesh. |
| 273 km (170 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Sherpur Mymensingh Division, Bangladesh. |
| 283 km (176 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Punākha Punakha, Bhutan. |
| 285 km (177 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Jamālpur Mymensingh Division, Bangladesh. |
| 285 km (177 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Bhairab Bāzār Dhaka, Bangladesh. |
| 286 km (178 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Dibrugarh Assam, India. |
| 288 km (179 mi) S from epicenter |
Aizawl Mizoram, India. |
| 289 km (180 mi) W from epicenter |
Koch Bihār West Bengal, India. |
| 292 km (181 mi) W from epicenter |
Lalmonirhat Rangpur Division, Bangladesh. |
| 294 km (183 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Agartala Tripura, India. |
| 297 km (185 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Thimphu Thimphu, Bhutan. |
| 300 km (186 mi) W from epicenter |
Phuntsholing Chukha, Bhutan. |
Shaking reported by 138 people in 3 countries
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 138 people have reported shaking in 42 places in 3 countries (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India).We keep updating this article as more ground reports become available. You may report that you felt this earthquake here.
Places with most reports:
- Gauhati, Assam, India: 17 people.
- Sualkuchi, Assam, India: 16 people.
- Dispur, Assam, India: 14 people.
- North Guwahati, Assam, India: 12 people.
- Shillong, Meghalaya, India: 8 people.
- Tezpur, Assam, India: 8 people.
- Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, India: 7 people.
- Shilīguri, Bangla, India: 6 people.
- Mangaldai, Assam, India: 4 people.
- Nagaon, Assam, India: 4 people.
Risk of aftershocks?
This earthquake did not have any significant foreshocks nor aftershocks occurring within 100km (62 mi) of its epicenter.
Earthquakes can create aftershocks. These are generally at least 1 magnitude lower than any main shock, and as time passes the chance and strength of aftershocks decreases.
The chance that a significant earthquake like this one is followed by an even larger earthquake is not so large. On average, scientists estimate a 94% chance that a major earthquake will not be followed by an even larger one. It is still adviced to be aware of this risk
Read: How to Stay Safe during an Earthquake (cdc.gov).Earthquakes like this are common in the region
Earthquakes of this strength occur quite regularly in the region. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since August 14th, 2023, when a 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit 147 km (91 mi) further south. An even stronger magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck on January 3rd, 2016.
In total, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.3 or higher have been registered within 300km (186 mi) of this epicenter in the past 10 years. This comes down to an average of once every year.
Tsunami very unlikely
While MAG-6.5+ earthquakes may cause tsunami's, it appears that the epicenter of this earthquake hit under land. In addition, the reported depth is deeper than 100km, making the risk of a tsunami even less likely. However always stay cautious and monitor advice from local authorities.
Tsunami Risk Factors
| Factor | Under Sea? | MAG-6.5 or stronger? | Shallow depth? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation | Almost all tsunami's are caused by earthquakes with their epicenter under sea or very near the sea. However stay cautious in coastal areas as earthquakes on land may cause landslides into sea, potentially still causing a local tsunami. | Under MAG 6.5: Very unlikely to cause a tsunami. MAG 6.5 to 7.5: Destructive tsunami's do occur, but are uncommon. Likely to observe small sea level changes. MAG 7.6+: Earthquakes with these magnitudes might produce destructive tsunami's. |
Most destructive tsunami's are caused by shallow earthquakes with a depth between 0 and 100km under the surface of the earth. Deeper tsunami's are unlikely to displace to ocean floor. |
| This Earthquake | Not this earthquake. This earthquake appears to have struck on land far from any coast. |
Not this earthquake. This earthquake had a magnitude of 5.3. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
This earthquake occurred at a depth of of 10 km (6 mi). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 02/04/25 01:58 (). This article contains currently available information about the earthquake and is automatically composed. We continue to update this article up to a few days after the earthquake occurred.
- US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us6000pvpc
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20250226_0000297
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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