WATCH: Nurses Rush To Shield Newborns In Hospital Ward As 5.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Assam

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a 5.8-magnitude earthquake jolted parts of the Northeast and West Bengal on Sunday, nurses at a hospital in Assam's Nagaon became real-life heroes. A video shared by PTI shows them rushing to steady the cribs of newborns as tremors shook the ward. Their swift action and presence of mind ensured the infants remained safe.An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale hit parts of northeast India on Sunday, officials said. According to the state disaster management authority, the tremor was recorded at 4:41 pm with its epicenter in Udalguri district at a shallow depth of 5 km. Strong vibrations were felt in nearby areas, sending residents outdoors in panic.

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Assam earthquake: Himanta Sarma Says No Loss Of Life

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, in a post on X, said, "An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 has struck Assam today. The epicentre was near Udalguri. So far, there has been no report of any major damage or loss of life . We are actively monitoring the situation."Government officials confirmed that there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to property. "We are monitoring the situation closely, and so far no loss of life or infrastructure damage has been reported," an official said, PTI reported.Assam falls in a high seismic risk zone and has frequently experienced tremors. The last major quake struck in 2021, when a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Sonitpur district, causing significant structural damage.(With agency inputs)