Quake in Guwahati

SHILLONG, JUNE 20. An earthquake of mild intensity shook Shillong and Guwahati at 8:14 p.m. today, according to the Seismological Observatory Centre here.

The mild tremor, which lasted only a few seconds, had the magnitude 3.8 on Richter scale, the centre said quoting reports.

The epicentre of the quake was located at latitude 26.5 degree north and longitude 91.7 degree east of Assam. There was no report of loss of life or damage to property in any places, official sources said.

- PTI

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