AIZAWL, JULY 5 (PTI): An earthquake of 4.6 magnitude hit Mizoram’s Champhai district on Sunday afternoon, the seventh one to jolt the north-eastern state in less than three weeks, officials said. The earthquake occurred around 5:26 pm and the epicentre was 25 km south-southwest of Champhai, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The depth of the earthquake was 77 km, it said.
Champhai’s Deputy Commissioner Maria CT Zuali told PTI that tremors were felt in several villages, including Samthang, Khawbung, Vaphai, Khuangthing and Farkawn.
At least two houses have been partially damaged in Samthang village, she said.
Details of the damage caused by the earthquake are still awaited, she added.
Tremors were also felt in Serchhip and Siaha districts, according to the disaster management and rehabilitation department.
This was the second earthquake to hit Champhai district, located on the India-Myanmar border, in the last three days and seventh one to rock the state since June 18.
