ITANAGAR, March 21: In the early hours of Thursday, Arunachal Pradesh experienced two earthquakes, stirring residents from their sleep with tremors but fortunately causing no immediate harm or damage.
As per the the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the first quake, measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale, struck at 01:49 am and its epicentre was pinpointed in West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh, with coordinates at latitude 27.38 and longitude 92.77.
The quake’s depth was estimated at 10 kilometres.
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“Earthquake of Magnitude:3.7, Occurred on 21-03-2024, 01:49:54 IST, Lat: 27.38 & Long: 92.77, Depth: 10 Km ,Location: West Kameng ,Arunachal Pradesh, India,” the National Center for Seismology announced in a post on X regarding the first earthquake.
“Earthquake of Magnitude:3.4, Occurred on 21-03-2024, 03:40:12 IST, Lat: 27.46 & Long: 92.82, Depth: 5 Km ,Location: East Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh, India,” the NCS shared in a subsequent post on the same platform regarding the second quake.
Despite the tremors, there have been no immediate reports of damage to infrastructure or casualties.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and adherence to safety protocols in earthquake-prone regions.
