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Manipur's Seismic Week: A Second 2.9 Magnitude Quake Strikes Churachandpur

A minor earthquake shook the Churachandpur district in Manipur on Sunday evening. The tremor measured 2.9 on the Richter scale and occurred at a depth of 25 kilometers. Interestingly, this is the second quake of the same magnitude to hit Manipur this week. The National Center for Seismology has provided detailed coordinates for both seismic events.

Key Points: Magnitude 2.9 Earthquake Hits Manipur's Churachandpur District

  • A 2.9 magnitude tremor struck Churachandpur at 7:03 pm on December 21
  • The quake originated 25 kilometers beneath the Earth's surface
  • This event follows a similar 2.9 magnitude quake in Ukhrul on December 19
  • Both seismic events were officially reported by the National Center for Seismology
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Earthquake of magnitude 2.9 strikes Manipur's Churachandpur

A 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck Churachandpur, Manipur, at a depth of 25 km. This follows a similar tremor in Ukhrul just days earlier.

"EQ of M: 2.9, On: 21/12/2025 19:03:26 IST, Lat: 24.54 N, Long: 93.48 E, Depth: 25 Km, Location: Churachandpur, Manipur - National Center for Seismology"

Churachandpur (Manipur), December 21

An earthquake of magnitude 2.9 struck Manipur's Churachandpur on Sunday, as per the National Center for Seismology.

The earthquake occured at 07:03 pm with a depth of 25 km under the Earth's crust.

"EQ of M: 2.9, On: 21/12/2025 19:03:26 IST, Lat: 24.54 N, Long: 93.48 E, Depth: 25 Km, Location: Churachandpur, Manipur," the National Center for Seismology said in a post on X.

On December 19, an earthquake of magnitude 2.9 struck Ukhrul, Manipur, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

According to details shared by the NCS on X, the earthquake occurred at 2:58 pm IST, at a depth of approximately 35 kilometres. The tremor was recorded at a latitude of 25.19° N and a longitude of 94.22° E, with its epicentre in Ukhrul, Manipur.

In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 2.9, On: 19/12/2025 02:58:00 IST, Lat: 25.19 N, Long: 94.22 E, Depth: 35 Km, Location: Ukhrul, Manipur."

- ANI

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Rohit P
Two quakes of the same magnitude in two days? That's a bit concerning. Is this increased seismic activity normal for Manipur? Hope the authorities are monitoring this closely.
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Aman W
Depth of 25 km is relatively shallow. Thankfully the magnitude was low. The people in the Northeast are resilient, but I hope building codes there are strictly earthquake-resistant. Jai Hind.
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Sarah B
Reading this from abroad. It's impressive how detailed and public the seismic data is from India. Transparency helps with public awareness and safety preparedness. Good work, NCS.
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Vikram M
While the reporting is factual, I wish the article provided more context. What does a 2.9 magnitude mean for the local population? Are there any advisories? Just sharing coordinates feels incomplete.
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Kavya N
Bhagwan kripa, no damage reported. My prayers are with our brothers and sisters in Manipur. The region has faced enough challenges. Hope these tremors subside soon. ❤️

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