The Assam earthquake of 1897 occurred on 12 June 1897, in Assam, British India at 11:06 UTC, and had an estimated moment magnitude of 8.2–8.3. It resulted in approximately 1,542 human casualties and caused catastrophic damage to infrastructures.
The earthquake that took place on June 12, 1897 in Assam, British India at 11:06 UTC had a moment magnitude of approximately 8.2 to 8.3. It resulted in around 1,542 fatalities and caused substantial damage to infrastructures.