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5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Manipur's Kamjong; Japan Reels from 7.5 Quake

An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale struck Kamjong district in Manipur early Tuesday, originating at a depth of 62 kilometres. This seismic event in India follows a much more powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake that hit northeastern Japan a day earlier, prompting immediate tsunami warnings. The Japanese quake, with an upper 5 intensity, led to observed tsunami waves and the suspension of Shinkansen bullet train services. Japanese authorities reported no initial abnormalities at nuclear power plants in the affected regions.

Key Points: Earthquake Hits Manipur; Major Quake and Tsunami Warning in Japan

  • 5.2 quake hits Kamjong, Manipur at 62 km depth
  • Follows a major 7.5 earthquake in northeastern Japan
  • Japan's quake triggered 3-meter tsunami warnings
  • Japanese PM urges evacuations, bullet trains suspended
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5.2-magnitude earthquake hits Kamjong in Manipur

A 5.2 magnitude quake struck Kamjong, Manipur. This follows a powerful 7.5 earthquake in Japan, triggering tsunami warnings and bullet train suspensions.

"EQ of M: 5.2, On: 21/04/2026 05:59:33 IST, Depth: 62 Km, Location: Kamjong, Manipur. - National Centre for Seismology"

Kamjong, April 21

An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 struck Manipur early Tuesday, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The epicentre was in Kamjong, and the tremor was recorded at 5:59:33 IST.

The earthquake originated at a depth of 62 kilometres beneath the surface, indicating a moderately deep seismic event.

In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 5.2, On: 21/04/2026 05:59:33 IST, Lat: 24.703 N, Long: 94.415 E, Depth: 62 Km, Location: Kamjong, Manipur."

A day earlier, a powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.5 struck northeastern and northern Japan on Monday, prompting a tsunami warning, the country's weather agency said.

An 80-centimetre tsunami was observed at Kuji port in Iwate Prefecture, the Japanese Meteorological Agency said.

The 4:53 p.m. quake registered an upper 5 on Japan's seismic intensity scale of 7 and occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency, as cited by state media Kyodo.

"Notable quake, preliminary info: M 7.4 - 100 km ENE of Miyako, Japan," the USGS said. The earthquake's magnitude was initially estimated at 7.4 but was later revised upward.

The Japan Meteorological Agency has warned of quakes of a similar scale for a week, Kyodo reported. Public broadcaster NHK reported that the quake struck at a depth of 10 km.

The Japanese weather agency issued tsunami warnings for the Pacific coasts of Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate prefectures, forecasting waves of up to 3 metres to arrive immediately.

No abnormalities were reported at the Higashidori and Onagawa nuclear plants in Aomori and Miyagi prefectures, or at the Fukushima Daiichi and Daini nuclear power plants in Fukushima Prefecture, according to their operators, as cited by the Kyodo news agency.

Addressing reporters at her office, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged people in quake-affected areas to evacuate to higher ground. JR East said it had suspended services of the Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train between Tokyo and Shin-Aomori stations.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Northeast India is in a high seismic zone. We need better public awareness and earthquake-resistant construction, especially in hilly areas like Kamjong. The administration should conduct regular safety drills.
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Aman W
The article jumps from Manipur to Japan very abruptly. While the Japan quake is major news, the focus should first be on reporting any damage or casualties in our own state. Hope local journalists are on the ground.
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Sarah B
The precision of the data from the National Centre for Seismology is impressive. Lat, long, depth, time all recorded accurately. It's crucial for research and early warning systems. Stay safe, everyone.
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Vikram M
Felt a slight tremor here in Imphal early morning. It was brief. More worried about our brothers and sisters in the hills. Relief teams should be on standby. Japan's tsunami warning shows how prepared they are, we must learn.
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Kavya N
Nature reminds us of its power. Hope there's no loss of life or property. Time to check our own emergency kits at home. Water, first aid, torch, documents... all in one bag. Better safe than sorry!

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