Magnitude 2.9 Earthquake Shakes Bichom, Arunachal Pradesh

A mild earthquake of magnitude 2.9 was recorded in the town of Bichom in Arunachal Pradesh early this morning. The seismic event was detected by the Indian Meteorological Department’s network of seismographs. No damage or injuries have been reported, and local authorities have confirmed that the tremor was felt only briefly. Residents reported a brief shudder and the sound of distant thumps. The event is being monitored by the National Centre for Seismology for any subsequent activity.