4.1 Magnitude Quake Hits Eastern Manipur, No Casualties Reported
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Synopsis
A recent earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale shook eastern Manipur's Kamjong district and nearby areas on March 5. Fortunately, no casualties or property damage have been reported, according to officials.
Key Takeaways
- A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Manipur.
- The quake hit Kamjong district and surrounding areas.
- No immediate reports of damage or casualties.
- Earthquakes are frequent in the northeastern region.
- Authorities are promoting quake-resistant construction.
Imphal, March 5 (NationPress) A 4.1 magnitude quake rattled the hilly Kamjong district of eastern Manipur and surrounding areas on Wednesday afternoon, as reported by officials.
The Manipur Disaster Management Department in Imphal confirmed that the tremor affected the district, which borders Ukhrul, Tengnoupal, Imphal East, and Imphal West, and also shares a boundary with Myanmar.
Officials indicated that there are no immediate reports of casualties or property damage.
According to data from the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the quake occurred at a depth of 66 km.
This tremor is the second seismic event in the mountainous northeastern region within just four days.
On March 2, a 3.7 magnitude quake struck the mountainous Mamit district and nearby areas in western Mizoram. Prior to that, on February 27, a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5 shook Assam's Morigaon district, with tremors felt in Guwahati and surrounding regions.
Earthquakes are relatively frequent in the northeastern part of India, which includes eight states, as it is located in one of the most earthquake-prone regions globally. An analysis of NCS data reveals that over one quake occurs each week in a northeastern state, with most ranging between 3 and 4 on the Richter scale.
Recurring earthquakes, typically mild to moderate, in states like Assam, Mizoram, Manipur, and Meghalaya have raised concerns among authorities and compelled both public and private sectors to construct quake-resistant buildings.
In 1950, an earthquake measuring 8.7 on the Richter scale drastically changed the course of the Brahmaputra river, which flows near the bustling city of Guwahati, the primary commercial hub of the northeastern region. Another quake in 1988, with a magnitude of 6.5, resulted in over 200 fatalities in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. A 6.9 magnitude earthquake in 2011 affected Sikkim and parts of West Bengal, claiming more than 100 lives. In 2017, a quake of 5.7 magnitude hit 20 km northeast of Ambassa in Dhalai district, Tripura. Disaster Management agencies are actively promoting awareness regarding the frequent seismic activities in the northeastern states.
