Manipur Hit Back-To-Back By 2 Earthquakes; One Of 5.7 Magnitude

Manipur was rocked by two successive earthquakes on Wednesday, including one with a magnitude of 5.7 on the Richter scale. Officials reported that the Northeast of India was shaken by the quakes. There are claims that Assam, Meghalaya, and other areas of the region felt the earthquakes, too.

2 Earthquakes Strike Manipur

EQ of M: 4.1, On: 05/03/2025 12:20:43 IST, Lat: 24.70 N, Long: 94.34 E, Depth: 66 Km, Location: Kamjong, Manipur.
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At 11:06 am, a 5.7-magnitude earthquake shook the state. According to representatives of the Regional Seismological Centre in Shillong, the epicentre was 110 km deep and located 44 km east of Yairipok in the Imphal East district.

At 12:20 pm, a second 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck Manipur. They stated that it struck the state’s Kamjong district at a depth of 66 kilometres. The extent of the damages is still being verified, an officer from Imphal told NDTV. Other states within the region have not yet reported any damage. 

After the quakes, cracks were discovered in a number of Manipur buildings. Social media videos revealed cracks in a school building in Wangjing Lamding, Thoubal district, where a camp for individuals affected by ethnic conflict was being operated.

Northeast India’s History Of Earthquakes

The Northeast region has experienced several significant earthquakes due to its location in a seismically active zone, where the Indian Plate collides with the Eurasian Plate. Notable earthquakes include the devastating 1897 Assam earthquake, which measured 8.1 on the Richter scale and caused widespread destruction. Another major quake struck Assam in 1950, registering 8.6, one of the strongest earthquakes recorded in India, leading to landslides, flooding, and loss of life. 

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The region continues to witness frequent tremors, such as the 2016 Manipur earthquake (6.7 magnitude) and the 2021 Assam earthquake (6.4 magnitude). These recurring seismic events highlight the need for robust disaster preparedness and resilient infrastructure to mitigate future risks.

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