Economic Times4/21/2026World1 min readIndia
5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Manipur's Kamjong District
Tremors felt in Ukhrul, Imphal and Meghalaya; no casualties or damage reported
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- A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Manipur early Tuesday with its epicentre in Kamjong district.
- Tremors were felt in Ukhrul district, Imphal and parts of Meghalaya, but no casualties or damage have been reported.
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Manipur is located in India's northeast region, which is seismically active due to its proximity to tectonic plate boundaries. The region experiences periodic earthquakes.
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Manipur was struck by an earthquake of 5.2 magnitude on Tuesday morning, officials said. The quake occurred at 5.59 am with its epicentre located in Kamjong district, they added. Tremors were felt in neighbouring Ukhrul district and state capital Imphal, and even Meghalaya but no casualty or damage has been reported so far.
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