Breaking news: An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 hits Manipur today at 1:54 on 28th May 2025. The origin of the Earthquake was reported 1 kilometre away from the Moirang region, Manipur, which is located in the Bishnupur district. It has been reported that it also affected neighbouring countries, such as Bangladesh, Myanmar, and other regions of India.
It was an early morning when people of the affected region reported that their houses were shaking, and people woke up from sleep after the quake hit. It has also been reported that there were no major damages to public properties like houses, buildings, etc However, the tremor was felt by the people.
From the ground reports, it has been reported that animals like dogs, hens, and other also produces sounds after the incident occurred.
It has also been reported from the VolcanoDiscovery website that there occured an earthquake of 5.3 magnitude occurred near the Churchandpur district of Manipur at around 1.24 am on Wednesday, 28th of May 2025, at a depth of 66 km. The epicentre was identified at 24.35 N /93.73 E
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Which earthquake zone is in Manipur?
The state of Manipur in India falls under the seismic zone V, which is considered as one of the highest seismic zones as per the BIS, i.e the Bureau of Indian Standards. This zone is characterised by the Landscapes and its location that lies between the Indian and Eurasian Tectonic plates. If we talk about one of the highest earthquakes that occurred in this place, it was the 1988 7.2 magnitude earthquake.
What to do after an earthquake?
When such natural calamities like an earthquake happen, there are various precautions and measures to be taken. Some of the best tips are as follows
- Stay away from tall buildings or construction sites, as aftershocks can cause damage and the falling of debris that could also injure people
- Never use a lighter or flames near such sites, as it can also cause the breaking of gas pipelines underground
- Stay away from the sea or coastal areas, as there could also occur tsunamis and flooding
- While driving on the road, be careful, follow the traffic instructions when such natural calamities occur
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