This Article is From Aug 17, 2014

Earthquake Hits Northeast India with Epicentre in Manipur

Shillong: A low intensity earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale shook India's northeastern states and parts of Myanmar on Saturday, authorities said.

The quake occured at 10.09 p.m. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to property.

According to the Regional Seismological Centre in Sillong, the epicentre was along the India-Myanmar border in Manipur. The tremor was also felt in Meghalaya, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.

India's northeast is considered the world's sixth most earthquake-prone belt.
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