Arunachal: 2.8 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Tawang, No Casualties Reported

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A low-intensity earthquake measuring 2.8 on the Richter scale struck Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh in the early hours of Friday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

The tremor occurred at 1:10 am IST at a depth of 10 kilometres. The epicentre was recorded at latitude 27.51°N and longitude 92.12°E.

“EQ of M: 2.8, On: 23/05/2025 01:10:09 IST, Lat: 27.51 N, Long: 92.12 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh,” the NCS stated in a post on X.

No reports of injuries or damage have been received so far. Authorities continue to monitor the situation.

Earlier this week, a magnitude 3.5 earthquake had also been reported in Leh, Ladakh, on Wednesday night. No damage or casualties were reported in that incident.

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