A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck India 20 km (12 mi) east north-east of Ambassa in the state of Tripura on 3 January 2017 with a maximum observed intensity of 6-7 EMS.

[2] It struck at 2:39 pm local time (09:09 UTC), and was centered in an isolated area.

At least 50 houses were damaged due to landslides that occurred in Dhalai district, while roads were blocked after trees were uprooted.

[2] Shaking was felt in many parts of north-eastern India including as far as Kolkata.

[2] The tremor was also felt in neighboring Bangladesh, where two people died and three others were injured.