1897 Assam earthquake
The Assam earthquake of 1897 occurred on 12 June 1897, in Assam, India at 17:15 IST, and had an estimated moment magnitude of 8.0. It resulted in approximate 1,542 human casualties and caused catastrophic damage to infrastructure. Damage from the earthquake extended into Calcutta, where dozens of buildings were severely damaged, with some buildings partially collapsing. Trembles were felt across India, reaching as far as Ahmedabad and Peshawar. Seiches were also observed in Burma.