4.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Assam's Cachar District, Tremors Felt in Northeast
A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck Assam's Cachar district on Thursday night at a depth of 39 km, with its epicenter located at latitude 24.941°N and longitude 93.007°E. Tremors were felt across several parts of Assam and neighboring northeastern states, including Shillong in Meghalaya. Officials reported no immediate damage or casualties. The Northeast region is known for its seismic activity and frequently experiences earthquakes of varying intensity.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (41/100). Lens Score 28/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- indiatoday— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- economictimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- news18— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present a straightforward factual report without political framing. Both sources focus on official seismic data and government statements, reflecting a neutral perspective. There is no evident political bias, as the coverage centers on the natural event and its immediate impact, with no commentary or partisan interpretation.
The tone across the articles is neutral and factual, emphasizing the earthquake's occurrence and the absence of damage or casualties. The coverage neither sensationalizes the event nor downplays its significance, maintaining an informative and calm sentiment appropriate for reporting a natural phenomenon.
How 3 sources covered this story
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