Earthquake of 5.4 magnitude rocks Meghalaya; epicenter in East Garo Hill

An earthquake of moderate intensity rocked parts of Meghalaya, Assam and other North Eastern states on Tuesday.

The epicentre of the quake, measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale, was located in the East Garo Hills in Meghalaya.

The quake took place at 13:12 hrs, the Seismological Centre in Shillong said.

There was no immediate report of any casualty or damage.

More details awaited.