The epicentre of the earthquake, which was reported to be on the south side of the Kamjong district and adjacent to the state capital Imphal, struck around 10:06 am. Earthquake of magnitude: 3.5, Occurred on 11-07-2022, 10:06:56 IST, Lat: 24.80 & Long:

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A 3.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Manipur, no reports of casualities or damage to property reported so far

Digital Desk: According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), which is part of the ministry of earth sciences, Manipur experienced a minor earthquake on Monday morning with a magnitude of 3.5.

The epicentre of the earthquake, which was reported to be on the south side of the Kamjong district and adjacent to the state capital Imphal, struck around 10:06 am.

Earthquake of magnitude: 3.5, Occurred on 11-07-2022, 10:06:56 IST, Lat: 24.80 & Long: 94.43, Depth: 10 Km, Kamjong, Manipur, India, according to a tweet from the NCS on Monday.

There were earthquakes felt by residents of neighbouring districts as well. Thankfully, there were no reports of property damage or fatalities in Kamjong or other areas of the state.

The Ukhrul district of Manipur was hit by an earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale on July 26 of last year.

Eight people are killed and numerous properties are damaged in the powerful 6.7-magnitude earthquake that strikes the northeastern state on January 4, 2016, including Imphal's famous "Ima keithel" (mother's market).