1879.] Earthquakes in Assam in 1878. 49 
1878.—Communicated by the CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF ASSAM. 
Apparent Extent of damage, if any, and general 
direction. Remarks. 
ee 
Not noticed. A smart shock; preceded by the usual rumbling noise. 
No damage done. 
Sylhet, Nowgong, Khasi Hills, Garo Hills, Lakhimpur, Sibsagar, Naga Hills, 
Kamrutp. 
N. Westerly di- | The rumbling noise that preceded the shock was very 
rection. loud and distinct. The shock itself, slight. No da- 
mage done. 
Sylhet, Nowgong, Khasi Hills, Garo Hills. 
Sibsdgar. 
Not noticed. No damage done. The shocks were slight but the rum- 
blings that preceded each shock were unusually loud 
and prolonged. 
S. to N. The second was somewhat heavier than the first. No da- 
mage done. 
Do. 
W. to E 
No damage done. Both smart shocks. 
Do. 
W. to E. There were two sharp shocks but no damage done. 
Do. One shock. No damage done. 
W. to E. No damage done. 
W. to H. No damage done. 
N. to E. 
Not stated. 
_N. E. to 8. W. | Two-smart shocks were felt. 
Do. Only one shock, which passed very soon, 
N. W. to S. E. | One sharp shock. No damage. 
Do. No damage. 
N. to 8. A slight shock. 
Do. -| A very slight shock. 
_ Districts. It was felt in Sylhet, necessary particulars were not noted. 
