An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale jolted central Assam at 4:17 a.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026. The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported the quake's epicenter was in Morigaon district, located at latitude 26.37 N and longitude 92.29 E, about 50 km deep. Residents in many districts, including Kamrup Metropolitan, Nagaon, East and West Karbi Anglong, and others across Assam, felt the tremor. The quake was also felt in nearby states such as Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, and West Bengal. The tremor extended across international borders to parts of Bhutan, China, and Bangladesh. Despite the shaking, officials confirmed there are no immediate reports of injuries or property damage. Many people woke up and rushed outdoors to avoid danger. The northeastern region of India lies in a high seismic zone, making such earthquakes possible. Authorities continue to monitor the situation.