Nagaland: Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 hits Kiphire
Kiphire, January 23
A minor earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter scale struck Kiphire, Nagaland, Friday morning, according to the National Centre for Seismology.
According to the NCS, the earthquake occurred at 3:20 am (IST) at a depth of 90 kilometres. The latitude of the earthquake was reported to be 25.74 North, and the longitude was 94.84 East.
In a post on X, the NCS provided the details of the quake, stating, "EQ of M: 4.0, On: 23/01/2026 03:20:08 IST, Lat: 25.74 N, Long: 94.84 E, Depth: 90 Km, Location: Kiphire, Nagaland."
Furter details awaited.
— ANI
Reader Comments
At 3:20 AM, most people would be sleeping. A 4.0 magnitude is usually just a jolt, but it can be scary to wake up to. Hope there's no damage to property.
The National Centre for Seismology is doing a good job with timely updates on X. Information is key during such events. Stay safe, Nagaland!
Living in a quake-prone area myself, I know the drill. It's a reminder for everyone to have an emergency kit ready. Better safe than sorry.
The article says "Furter details awaited" – that's a typo, it should be "Further". Small thing, but accuracy matters in news reporting. On the quake, glad it was minor.
Northeast India experiences these tremors often. While this is small, it's a wake-up call for stricter building codes in the region. Safety first!
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