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India earthquake: north-east Manipur state hit by 6.7 magnitude tremor India earthquake: at least four dead as north-east Manipur state hit by 6.7 magnitude tremor
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India’s remote north-east region has been hit by a 6.7 magnitude earthquake, but there was no immediate word on casualties in India. A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit India’s remote northeast region before dawn on Monday, killing at least four people, injuring 100 others and causing damage to several buildings.
The early morning tremor was also strongly felt in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka, where television reports said at least 24 people were taken to hospital after being injured in the scramble that ensued. The death and injuries were caused by falling debris in and around Imphal, the capital of Manipur state, police said.
The powerful tremor left large cracks in walls and a portion of a popular market building collapsed in the state capital.
A newly constructed six-storey building also collapsed in Imphal, the police control room said.
The early morning tremor was also strongly felt in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka. Police there said 40 people were being treated at a major hospital, including one university student who jumped from a fourth-floor balcony and was in a critical condition.
India’s meteorological department said the epicenter of the quake was in Tamenglong region of Manipur state, near the country’s borders with Myanmar and Bangladesh.India’s meteorological department said the epicenter of the quake was in Tamenglong region of Manipur state, near the country’s borders with Myanmar and Bangladesh.
The US Geological Survey said the depth of the quake was 55km (34 miles).The US Geological Survey said the depth of the quake was 55km (34 miles).
The tremor hit at 4.35 am (23.05 GMT Sunday) 29km west-northwest of the city of Imphal, capital of Manipur state, USGS said. The tremor hit at 4.35 am (23.05 GMT Sunday) 29km west-northwest of the city of Imphal, USGS said.
People panicked and rushed out of their homes in Gauhati, the capital of neighbouring Assam state, as they felt massive shaking at least twice within 60 seconds.People panicked and rushed out of their homes in Gauhati, the capital of neighbouring Assam state, as they felt massive shaking at least twice within 60 seconds.
In its initial assessment, USGS said “some casualties and damage are possible and the impact should be relatively localised”.In its initial assessment, USGS said “some casualties and damage are possible and the impact should be relatively localised”.
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It said buildings in the area were largely “highly vulnerable to earthquake shaking”. The area is dotted with small houses and there are few tall buildings in the region.It said buildings in the area were largely “highly vulnerable to earthquake shaking”. The area is dotted with small houses and there are few tall buildings in the region.
USGS issued a yellow alert for casualties and damage, with a 35% likelihood of between one and 10 deaths from the tremor.USGS issued a yellow alert for casualties and damage, with a 35% likelihood of between one and 10 deaths from the tremor.
There were reports of damage to a popular market in Imphal, the capital of Manipur state. The tremor left large cracks in several walls and a portion of the building collapsed, police said. Residents of Imphal said furniture was knocked over and books fell off shelves. “The ground swayed for almost a minute, jolting people awake in their homes,” said one resident, Apem Arthur.
Residents said furniture was knocked over and books fell off shelves. “The ground swayed for almost a minute, jolting people awake in their homes,” said one resident, Apem Arthur.
The tremors were also felt in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal state, some 600km distant. “Many people were seen coming out of their homes in panic,” said local resident Rabin Dev.The tremors were also felt in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal state, some 600km distant. “Many people were seen coming out of their homes in panic,” said local resident Rabin Dev.
India’s seven northeastern states, joined to the rest of the country by a narrow sliver of land, are located in an area of frequent seismic activity. The border region is remote and sparsely populated on the Myanmar side.India’s seven northeastern states, joined to the rest of the country by a narrow sliver of land, are located in an area of frequent seismic activity. The border region is remote and sparsely populated on the Myanmar side.
This is a breaking news story, please check back for further updates.This is a breaking news story, please check back for further updates.
Associated Press and Agence France-Presse contributed to this report.Associated Press and Agence France-Presse contributed to this report.