4.0 magnitude earthquake hits Manipur’s Moirang
First Published: 11th August, 2020 21:19 IST
An earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter Scale hit Manipur’s Moirang at 7:27 pm on Tuesday. According to the National Center for Seismology, the epicentre was 43 km southwest of Moirang.
An earthquake measuring 4.0 on the Richter Scale hit Manipur’s Moirang at 7:27 pm on Tuesday.
According to the National Center for Seismology, the epicentre was 43 km southwest of Moirang. The earthquake occured at a depth of more than 15 kilometres.
No loss to property and lives have been reported.
Earlier on June 21, a moderate intensity earthquake had hit Manipur. The epicentre of the quake was located 9 km from Ngopa area of neighbouring Mizoram.
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Preparations in full swing for polling in third phase of LS elections tomorrow
06th May 2024
Live Devastating storm in Meghalaya: 200 people affected
06th May 2024
Live Bad weather in Manipur: All schools, colleges shut today and tomorrow
06th May 2024
Live Man struck by lightning in Manipur
06th May 2024
WE RECOMMEND
Bad weather in Manipur: All schools, colleges shut today and tomorrow
The decision was taken by the state government as a precautionary measure against the risks posed by the current weather conditions.
06th May 2024
Birds dead, roofs punctured, trees uprooted, houses gone: Massive hailstorm destroys Manipur
Dozens of birds were seen lying dead on the streets due to the impact of the hailstorm.
05th May 2024
Manipur battered by heavy rain and hailstorm, trail of destruction in as many as 13 districts
The Manipur Government has launched helpline numbers for 13 districts
05th May 2024
877 square km of forest cover destroyed for poppy cultivation in Manipur in 34 years: CM N Biren Singh
CM N Biren Singh said that the state had a forest cover of 17,475 square kilometres in 1987, which had decreased to 16,598 square kilometres by 2021
05th May 2024
ANSAM appeals all not to call for bandhs for smooth conduct of NEET entrance exams tomorrow
The apex Naga student body in Manipur has extended its best wishes to all the candidates and offered help to those finding difficulty in reaching their centres in the hill areas
04th May 2024