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Moderate 5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Manipur, No Damage Reported

A moderate earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale jolted Manipur's Kamjong district and adjoining areas, including parts of Myanmar, on Tuesday morning. Disaster management officials confirmed no immediate reports of casualties or property damage from the tremor, which originated at a depth of 62 km. This event marks the second earthquake in the seismically active northeastern region within a week, following a 3.8 magnitude quake in Mizoram. The frequency of such tremors underscores the critical need for earthquake-resistant infrastructure across the region.

Key Points: 5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Manipur, No Casualties

  • 5.2 magnitude quake hits Kamjong, Manipur
  • Tremors felt in Imphal, Ukhrul, and Meghalaya
  • Second quake in NE region within a week
  • Region is seismically active zone
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Moderate 5.2 magnitude quake jolts parts of Manipur, no damage reported

A moderate 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Manipur's Kamjong district and parts of Myanmar. No damage or casualties were reported. Tremors felt in multiple NE states.

"no immediate reports of loss of life or damage to property - Disaster Management authorities"

Imphal, April 21

A moderate earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale shook Manipur's Kamjong district and adjoining areas, as well as neighbouring Myanmar, on Tuesday morning, officials said.

Disaster Management authorities in Imphal confirmed that there were no immediate reports of loss of life or damage to property following the tremor.

According to data from the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake struck at a depth of 62 km below the surface, affecting Kamjong and nearby regions.

Tremors were also felt in neighbouring Ukhrul district and state capital Imphal, and even in certain parts of Meghalaya, but no casualties or damage have been reported from these areas so far.

Tuesday's tremor marks the second earthquake in the mountainous northeastern region within less than a week.

Earlier, on April 16, a mild earthquake measuring 3.8 on the Richter scale hit Mizoram's Mamit district and adjoining areas. That tremor occurred at a depth of 22 km, with no reported casualties or property damage.

On April 15, a mild quake measuring 2.1 on the Richter scale was recorded in Sikkim's Mamchi district and surrounding areas. The NCS reported that the tremor struck at a depth of 10 km below the surface, again without any loss of life or damage.

On the same day (April 15), another mild tremor measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale shook Arunachal Pradesh's West Kameng district and adjoining areas. This quake occurred at a shallow depth of 5 km, with no reports of casualties or damage.

An analysis of NCS data indicates that the Northeastern region has experienced more than one earthquake per week in each month, with most tremors ranging between magnitudes 3 and 4 on the Richter scale.

Earthquakes are relatively common in the mountainous northeast, which comprises eight states and lies within one of the world's most seismically active zones. Frequent tremors -- mostly mild to moderate -- in states such as Assam, Mizoram, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, and Meghalaya have raised concerns among authorities.

These recurring events continue to underscore the importance of adopting earthquake-resistant construction practices in both public and private infrastructure.

- IANS

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Rohit P
More than one quake per week on average? That's alarming data from NCS. Our authorities must prioritize retrofitting old buildings and hospitals in these states. Prevention is better than cure.
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Aman W
Glad to hear everyone is safe. My cousin is in Imphal and said they felt the shaking clearly. It's a reminder that we live in a seismic zone. Stay prepared, folks!
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Sarah B
The article mentions this is the world's most seismically active zone. With climate change, could this activity increase? More research and monitoring is needed.
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Karthik V
Respectfully, while the article ends by highlighting earthquake-resistant construction, I feel it doesn't stress enough how poorly this is implemented on the ground, especially in rural and hilly areas. Enforcement is the real issue.
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Nisha Z
Bhai, 5.2 at 62km depth is no joke. It's a blessing it didn't cause harm. People in the Northeast have to live with this constant uncertainty. Salute to their resilience. ❤️

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