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Massive degradation of tectonic plate – catastrophe possible - Earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter Scale in India's Assam, Manipur and Meghalaya states and Bangladesh
An earthquake shook parts of northeast India and Bangladesh today, causing panic in places, but officials in both countries said there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
The quake measuring 6.1 on the Richter Scale was felt in India's Assam, Manipur and Meghalaya states.
The tectonic plate in the region has become increasingly unstable due to solar flare. Scientists and Geologists have predicted massive devastation in the coming years till 2012.
An official with the local seismological centre in Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, said the epicenter was plotted along the border between Manipur and Myanmar. The tremor occurred at 12:56 pm (0726 GMT).
Police and residents in the region said people panicked and rushed out of their homes but there were no reports of casualties or damage so far.
In Bangladesh the quake's strength was put at 5.6. It was felt in the southeastern city of Chittagong and also in the capital Dhaka.
Officials at the Chittagong Seismic Observatory said the epicentre was 389 kilometers from the city.
"This was the 23rd tremor this year but it was the strongest this year," said Mominul Islam, officer in charge of the observatory.
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