4.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Manipur, NE

4.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Manipur, NE

4.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Manipur, NE

A screenshot of the earthquake update by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

 

 Dimapur, October 3 (MExN): A mild earthquake measuring 4.9 magnitude shook Manipur and surrounding other areas in Indo-Myanmar regions on Thursday.  

 

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at around 11.54 AM (6:24 am, UTC) with the epicentre located 8 Kilometres (24.839°N 94.034°E) away from Manipur’s capital Imphal, with a depth of 64 kms.

 

The Hindustan Times citing IMD’s report put magnitude at 4.2 on the Richter scale with epicentre of the earthquake in Imphal (East) district.

 

The mild tremor was also felt in Dimapur for few seconds.  

There were no reports of any damage or loss of lives till the filing of this report and more details are awaited.