Earthquake Of 6.4 Magnitude Jolts Assam, Cracks Houses; No Casualties

Assam has been jolted with a 6.4 magnitude earthquake as several parts of the northeast felt strong tremors repeatedly on April 28. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the epicenter was 43km west of Tezpur district and the quakes emerged from 17km beneath the Earth's surface. Although no casualties have been reported, pictures of cracked walls have surfaced. Meanwhile, PM Narendra Modi has promised help from the Centre.