Guwahati, September 14, 2025 – A moderate 5.9 magnitude earthquake jolted Assam this afternoon, with tremors rippling through parts of Northeast India, including Meghalaya. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed the quake struck at approximately 2:15 PM IST, with its epicenter located near Udalguri district, about 288 km from Guwahati. The shallow quake, at a depth of 10 km, was felt strongly in Bongaigaon and surrounding areas, prompting residents to rush outdoors in panic.Inciden