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An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 on the Richter scale struck parts of Assam on morning of April 28.

Cracks appeared on a road in Sonitpur after the massive earthquake.

Meanwhile, a building in Nagaon tilted against its adjacent building.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also tweeted and prayed for the well-being of locals.

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