UTC time | 2016-01-03 23:05:22 |
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ISC event | 612140990 |
USGS- ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 4 January 2016 |
Local time | 4:35 a.m IST (UTC+5) |
Magnitude | 6.7 Mw |
Depth | 55.0 km (34.2 mi) |
Epicenter | 24°50′02″N 93°39′22″E / 24.834°N 93.656°E |
Areas affected |
Bangladesh India Myanmar Nepal |
Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
Casualties | 11 dead
[1] ~200 injured |
The 2016 Imphal earthquake struck northeast India in the state of Manipur on January 4 with a moment magnitude of 6.7 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII (Very strong). [2] Its epicentre was located in the Tamenglong district; about 30 km west of Imphal. [3] At least 11 people were killed, 200 others were injured and numerous buildings were damaged. [1] The quake was also strongly felt in Bangladesh. [4] It was also extensively felt in eastern and north-eastern India. [5] The earthquake, which hit at 4:35 a.m. on 4 January local time (23:05 UTC, 3 January), was centered in an isolated area. Imphal has a population of more than 250,000. [6] It was one of the most damaging earthquakes in Manipur since 1880 and 1939. [5]
Country | Deaths | Injuries | Ref. |
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6 | 200 | [1] |
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5 | ||
Total | 11 | 200 |
UTC time | 2016-01-03 23:05:22 |
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ISC event | 612140990 |
USGS- ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 4 January 2016 |
Local time | 4:35 a.m IST (UTC+5) |
Magnitude | 6.7 Mw |
Depth | 55.0 km (34.2 mi) |
Epicenter | 24°50′02″N 93°39′22″E / 24.834°N 93.656°E |
Areas affected |
Bangladesh India Myanmar Nepal |
Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
Casualties | 11 dead
[1] ~200 injured |
The 2016 Imphal earthquake struck northeast India in the state of Manipur on January 4 with a moment magnitude of 6.7 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII (Very strong). [2] Its epicentre was located in the Tamenglong district; about 30 km west of Imphal. [3] At least 11 people were killed, 200 others were injured and numerous buildings were damaged. [1] The quake was also strongly felt in Bangladesh. [4] It was also extensively felt in eastern and north-eastern India. [5] The earthquake, which hit at 4:35 a.m. on 4 January local time (23:05 UTC, 3 January), was centered in an isolated area. Imphal has a population of more than 250,000. [6] It was one of the most damaging earthquakes in Manipur since 1880 and 1939. [5]
Country | Deaths | Injuries | Ref. |
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6 | 200 | [1] |
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5 | ||
Total | 11 | 200 |