2 quakes hit Manipur
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 17 2015 :
Two earthquakes of magnitude 2.8 ML and 3.8 ML were felt in Manipur on Saturday.
According to the records at the Seismological Observatory of Manipur University, the two earthquakes occurred at 10.57 am and 11.59 am respectively.
The epicentre of the first event was located about 99 km South East of Imphal at the border of Manipur-Myanmar border of Chakpikarong Sub-Division, Chandel District and the second event was located about 61 km East of Imphal at the Kamjong Sub-Division of Ukhrul District.
The depth of the earthquake is estimated to be about 12 km and 48 Km respectively, said a press note issued by Dr Manichandra Sanoujam of Seismological Observatory Manipur University, Canchipur.