5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Assam, Two Injured in Morigaon

Morigaon, Assam | January 5,2026 A moderate earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck Assam early Monday morning, leaving two people injured in Morigaon district and triggering panic across several parts of the state and neighbouring regions. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the tremor occurred at 4:17:40 am, with its epicentre near Morigaon at a depth of around 50 kilometres. Residents were jolted awake by the sudden shaking, prompting many to rush out of their homes in fear. The injured have been identified as Niraj Kumar, a resident of Morigaon town, and Joimati Deori (55) from Na-Dalbori village. Both sustained head injuries while attempting to flee their houses during the tremor. They were immediately admitted to Morigaon Civil Hospital. Family members said that Joimati Deori suffered severe head injuries and required around 10 stitches, while Niraj Kumar is reported to be stable. Apart from injuries, property damage was reported from Samaguri in Nagaon district, where a wall of a residential house collapsed due to the earthquake. Officials from the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) confirmed that no injuries were reported in that incident. The tremors were felt widely across Assam, including Guwahati, Morigaon, Nagaon, Kampur, Tezpur, Rangapara, Jamugurihat, Kaliabor, Balipara, Rangia, Dhekiajuli, Biswanath, Juria, Doboka, Kharupetia, Narayanpur, Kaziranga, Udalguri, Kalaigaon and Dimakuchi. Strong tremors were also reported from Kaziranga National Park and nearby areas. Beyond Assam, the earthquake was felt in parts of Meghalaya, other regions of Northeast India, and even neighbouring countries, according to reports. Geologists once again highlighted that Assam lies in Seismic Zone V, which is among the most earthquake-prone zones in India, and urged people to remain alert and follow safety protocols during such natural events. 5.1 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Assam, Two Injured in Morigaon Early Monday morning, a 5.1 magnitude earthquake jolted Assam, leaving two people injured in Morigaon district and creating widespread panic across the state and neighbouring regions. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at 4:17:40 am, with its epicentre near Morigaon at a depth of approximately 50 km. The tremors were felt across multiple districts, prompting residents to rush out of their homes in fear. The injured have been identified as Niraj Kumar, a resident of Morigaon town, and Joimati Deori (55) from Na-Dalbori village. Both sustained head injuries while trying to escape their houses during the tremor. They were admitted to Morigaon Civil Hospital, where doctors reported that Deori suffered severe head wounds requiring around 10 stitches, while Niraj Kumar’s condition is stable. In addition to injuries, property damage was reported from Samaguri in Nagaon district, where a wall of a residential house collapsed due to the tremor. Officials from the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) confirmed that no one was hurt in this incident. The tremors were widely felt across Assam, including Guwahati, Morigaon, Nagaon, Kampur, Tezpur, Rangapara, Jamugurihat, Kaliabor, Balipara, Rangia, Dhekiajuli, Biswanath, Juria, Doboka, Kharupetia, Narayanpur, Kaziranga, Udalguri, Kalaigaon, and Dimakuchi. Notably, areas near Kaziranga National Park also experienced strong shaking, raising concerns about wildlife and structural safety. Beyond Assam, residents in parts of Meghalaya, other regions of Northeast India, and neighbouring countries reported feeling the tremors. Geologists and disaster experts emphasized that Assam lies in Seismic Zone V, one of the most earthquake-prone regions in India, and urged people to remain alert, follow safety protocols, and ensure structural preparedness to minimize damage during future earthquakes.