5.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Tripura, mild tremors felt in Assam today

NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, an earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale effected Tripura. Mild tremors were felt across northeast India. There are no reports of damage to life or property till now due to earthquake in Tripura. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the epicenter of the Bhukamp was in Dhalai district in the north-eastern state. "The 5.7-magnitude earthquake hit the region at 14:39 pm. The epicenter was located at a depth of 28 km in the district," it said. Many panic-stricken people ran out of their homes and shops, as the tremor ran through the region. "It was the strongest earthquake that I have felt till date. It felt as if the whole building would collapse," Pradip Mallik, resident of Agartala said.