AMN /
Strong tremors measuring 6.8 on Richter scale were felt in North East, Eastern and Northern parts of the country at 7.25 pm today.
Preliminary reports said, the epicenter of the earthquake was in Mawlaik in Saigaing Division of Myanmar bordering Churachandpur District of Manipur at a distance of 177 Kilometers to the North-West of Myanmar city Mandalay and at a depth of 134 Kilometers.
The tremors were felt in Guwahati, Shillong, Kolkata and Patna. Shocks were also felt in Delhi NCR. People came out from their houses, shops and office premises in panic.
No casualty and damage has been reported so far from any parts of the country. However, the two market complexes in Manipur’s Khwairamband Bazar which were partially damaged by the tremor of January four last, have been further partially damaged after evening’s earthquake. The market areas have now been cordoned off by Manipur Police as a preventive measure. More details are awaited.