India, Jan. 5 -- At least two people were injured in Assam's Morigaon district after a 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck early Monday morning, triggering panic across several parts of the state and neighbouring regions.

According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at 4:17:40am and the epicentre was located near Morigaon at a depth of approximately 50km.

The injured have been identified as Niraj Kumar, a resident of Morigaon town, and Joimati Deori (55) of Na-Dalbori village. Both sustained head injuries while rushing out of their houses during the tremor and were admitted to Morigaon civil hospital.

Family members said Deori suffered severe head wounds and required around 10 stitches, while Niraj Kumar i...