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| Magnitude | 5.7 Mw |
| Depth | 32.0 km (19.9 mi)[1] |
| Epicenter | 24°00′54″N 92°01′05″E / 24.015°N 92.018°E[1] |
| Areas affected | Bangladesh India |
| Casualties | 3 dead, 8 injured |
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck India 20 km (12 mi) east north-east of Ambassa in the state of Tripura on January 3, 2017 with a maximum Mercalli intensity of V (Moderate). It struck at 2:39 pm local time (09:09 UTC), and was centered in an isolated area. The estimated depth was 32.0 km.[1]
One person died and five others were injured in India. At least 50 houses were damaged due to landslides that occurred in Dhalai district, while roads were blocked after trees were uprooted.[2] The tremor was also felt in neighboring Bangladesh, where two people died and three others were injured.[3][4]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "M 5.7 - 20km ENE of Ambasa, India". United States Geological Survey. January 3, 2017. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
- ^ "Woman dies and few injured as quake hits northeast India". thenortheasttoday.com. January 3, 2017. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
- ^ "Earthquake kills schoolgirl in Sylhet". www.observerbd.com. January 3, 2017. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
- ^ "1 dies of fright as tremor shakes Bangladesh | Dhaka Tribune". Dhaka Tribune. January 3, 2017. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
