6.7 intensity quake hits north-east

January 04, 2016 08:04

A high-intensity earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.7 on the Richter Scale, hit the north-eastern region of the country early today, the epicentre of which was in Manipur, according to the ministry of earth sciences.

The meteorological department too confirmed the quake.

The quake took place at 4.35 am at a depth of 17 km below the ground and the epicentre was located in the Tamenglong district of Manipur, and the tremors were felt in the north-eastern and eastern parts of the country.

So far, there have been no reports of any loss of life or damage to property.

Further details are awaited.

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