Seismic activity near Gyelpozhing: 4.9 magnitude quake at 5 km depth

At 4:01 p.m. IST on September 19, a shallow earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale occurred near Gyelpozhing, Bhutan. The quake's focus was only five kilometres deep, a factor that contributed to the noticeable shaking in surrounding regions, including parts of northeastern India. The National Centre for Seismic Studies confirmed the magnitude and depth, while the Assam State Disaster Management Authority used social media to call for calm, reporting no immediate injuries or structural damage. This follows a June 7 tremor in the same area that registered a higher magnitude of 5.6 at ten kilometres depth.