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Two Early-Morning Quakes Hit Manipur; No Damage Reported

Seismologists say the tremors reflect an uptick in seismic activity along the India-Eurasia plate boundary.

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The epicenter of the first earthquake is said to be Churachandpur in Manipur while the second one hit Noney district. (Representative file photo)
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Overview

  • A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck at 1:54 AM IST near Churachandpur at a depth of 40 km, according to the National Center for Seismology.
  • A second tremor measuring 2.5 hit Noney district at 2:26 AM IST, originating 25 km below the surface.
  • Local authorities reported no injuries or structural damage in the aftermath of the quakes.
  • Residents of Ningthoukhong village in Bishnupur district said they felt the stronger shake at home.
  • These events follow a series of regional quakes this year, including a 4.8 magnitude in Myanmar in January and a 5.0 in Nepal in April.