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Imphal, Mar 5:
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck Imphal on Wednesday morning, with tremors felt across the states. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the earthquake occurred at 10:36 am local time at a shallow depth of 10 km beneath the epicenter, which was located near Imphal, Manipur.
According to seismic data, the quake’s epicenter was 29 km from Chongdan in Manipur. The tremors were also felt in neighboring Myanmar, making India and Myanmar the most affected countries by the seismic activity.
Reports indicate that two back-to-back earthquakes shook Manipur on Wednesday. The first, measuring 5.6 in magnitude, was recorded at 10:36 am, while a second tremor of 4.1 magnitude struck Kamjong district at 12:20 pm at a depth of 66 km.
Seismologists noted that initial assessments of magnitude, epicenter location, and depth might be subject to revision as further data is analyzed. There are no reports of any structural damage. The impact was mostly limited to objects falling from shelves and minor damages.
The tremors were reportedly felt in several towns and cities, including Yairipok (45 km from the epicenter), Wangjing (46 km), Thoubal (51 km), Imphal (55 km), Kakching (58 km), Mayang Imphal (62 km), and Moirang (76 km). Residents in Churachandpur, located 94 km away, also reported weak shaking.
