An earthquake of moderate intensity rocked India’s northeastern states and adjoining Myanmar, Bangladesh and Bhutan on Monday morning.
The quake, measuring 6.7 on the Richter Scale, occurred at 4.37 a.m and had its epicentre in Manipur’s Tamenglong district.
In India, six people died due to injuries and at least 35 people were injured in Imphal, where a building collapsed. The number of those injured is likely to rise. Two NDRF teams have been rushed to Imphal from Guwahati.
Power supply has been cut-off in Imphal and is yet to be restored. At around 9.30 am, a fresh tremor measuring 3.6 on the Richter Scale hit Manipur.
Several building in Imphal, including the market complex, and roads developed cracks while walls of some school buildings have collapsed.
The National Crisis Management Committee is scheduled to meet at 10.30 am to assess the situation. The NDMA is monitoring the situation and coordinating rescue efforts.
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