Imphal, Sept 11: A moderate-intensity earthquake, measuring 5.1 on the Richter Scale, rattled Manipur’s Ukhrul district and its neighboring areas on Monday, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
Earthquake of Magnitude:5.1, Occurred on 11-09-2023, 23:01:49 IST, Lat: 24.40 & Long: 94.77, Depth: 20 Km ,Location: 66km SSE of Ukhrul, Manipur, India for more information Download the BhooKamp App https://t.co/eDrlOH7MOU @Dr_Mishra1966 @moesgoi @KirenRijiju pic.twitter.com/ohjSXOUh5R
— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) September 11, 2023
The NCS indicated that this moderate-intensity tremor occurred shortly after 11 p.m. on Monday night, with its epicenter located in Ukhrul. The tremors were also felt in neighboring districts, extending into parts of Myanmar and Nagaland.
#BreakingNews: A Magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck Ukhrul, Manipur#Manipur #earthquakes #NorthEast
— Northeast Rising (@ne_rising) September 11, 2023
The earthquake struck at a depth of 20 kilometers beneath the earth’s surface, which is considered a relatively shallow depth for seismic activity.
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Fortunately, the Manipur Disaster Management Authority reported that there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to property resulting from the earthquake.
