IMPHAL, Nov 22: A 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck the state of Manipur early Friday morning, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake occurred at 4:42 AM, with its epicenter located in Bishnupur district, approximately 10 kilometers beneath the earth’s surface.
However, there were no loss of life or property has been reported at the time of this report. This mild earthquake is the second of its kind to hit the region this year. A similar 3.6 magnitude earthquake occurred in Manipur on October 4, 2024, with the epicenter located in Ukhrul district.
The northeastern states, including Manipur, are known to be seismically active as they lie within a high seismic zone. According to India’s seismic zoning map, the country is divided into four seismic zones. Zone V, the most seismically active area, includes the northeastern states, while Zone II is the least active. About 11% of India falls within Zone V, 18% in Zone IV, 30% in Zone III, and the remaining area in Zone II. Seismologists attribute the frequent occurrence of earthquakes in the region to its location in seismic Zone V.
