5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Manipur's Kamjong District
Tremors felt across region; no casualties reported; Uttarakhand also experiences seismic activity
En resumen
- A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Kamjong district in Manipur on April 21, 2026 at 5:59 am, with tremors felt across the region at a depth of 62 km.
- The National Center for Seismology reported the quake's epicenter at latitude 24.703°N and longitude 94.415°E.
- No loss of life or major damage has been reported.
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India lies in a seismically active zone, with the Himalayan region and northeastern states frequently experiencing earthquakes. The National Center for Seismology monitors seismic activity across the country and provides real-time earthquake data.
IMPHAL: A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Kamjong district in Manipur on Tuesday morning, sending strong tremors across the region, according to official data. The quake occurred at 5:59 am, as confirmed by the National Center for Seismology. Tremors were felt in and around Kamjong area, prompting brief panic among residents. "Earthquake of Magnitude: 5.2, Occurred on 21/04/2026, 05:59:33 IST, Lat: 24.703 N, Long: 94.415 E, Depth: 62 Km, Location: Kamjong, Manipur, India," the NCS said on X. However, there have been no reports of loss of life or major damage so far. Meanwhile, Uttarakhand also experienced seismic activity on Monday. A 3.0 magnitude earthquake struck Pauri Garhwal on Monday at 8:32pm IST. The epicentre was located at latitude 29.959°N and longitude 78.378°E, at a depth of 10 kilometres, the National Center for Seismology said. End of Article
Preguntas abiertas
- What specific damage assessments have been conducted in Kamjong?
- Are there any aftershocks expected in either region?
