There was a 5.6 magnitude earthquake in Imphal, Manipur on March 5, Wednesday, causing a stir in the entire state. Earthquake tremors were also felt in Assam and many other states of Northeast India. Due to severe tremors, people came out of their homes due to fear. However, no casualties or any major damage are reported yet.

Earthquake center and depth in Manipur

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake occurred at a 10 km depth near Imphal. It was located about 29 km from Chongdan in Manipur. Geological experts say the tremors feel faster and dangerous due to less depth earthquakes.

Shocks felt in India and Myanmar

Earthquake tremors were felt in both India and Myanmar. According to Indian officials, the earthquake created panic in the area for some time. However, no loss of life and property has been reported.

5.8 magnitude earthquake on Myanmar-India border

According to a report by the German Research Center for Geochens (GFZ), a 5.8 magnitude earthquake was also recorded in the Myanmar-India border region. GFZ reported that its center was at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.21 mi). Earthquake experts believe that this earthquake may be a sign of increasing danger of seismic activity in the border areas of India and Myanmar.

Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude had also occurred in Nepal

Earlier on February 28, an earthquake of 6.1 magnitude was recorded in Nepal. These shocks were also felt in Bihar, Siliguri and other neighboring areas of India. During this time, the nervous people came out of their homes.

Earthquake center in Nepal

• According to Nepal’s National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Center, the earthquake occurred 65 km east of Kathmandu in Bhairavakunda in Sindhupalachak district.
• The earthquake occurred at 2:51 am local time and spread panic in the middle and eastern regions of Nepal.

Videos of earthquakes viral on social media

Videos of earthquake effects in Nepal and many areas of India are going viral on social media. In these videos:

• The buildings and roof fans of Patna, Sikkim and Darjeeling were seen shaking.
• Shocks were also felt in the border areas of India and Tibet.
• So far no major loss of news has come, but the local administration is keeping an eye on the situation.

Earthquake tremors were also felt in Pakistan

Meanwhile, a 4.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Pakistan on the Richter scale at 5:14 am on 28 February. The earthquake was not limited to Nepal but its shocks were also felt in other areas of South Asia.

Nepal – Earthquake sensitive area

Nepal is one of the most active seismic regions in the world, where the danger of earthquake persists. In 2015, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in Nepal killed thousands of people and caused huge destruction across the country. According to experts, there is a possibility of major earthquakes in Nepal and its surrounding areas even in future.