Tremors felt in Manipur

IANS  |  New Delhi 

A moderate quake measuring 6 on the Richter Scale jolted regions around the India-border on Sunday afternoon, with tremors felt in Manipur, officials said.

According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the quake occurred at a depth of 35 km below the surface and was recorded at 12.17 p.m.

The epicentre was calculated at latitude 24.7 degrees north and 94.7 degrees east, falling in Myanmar-(Manipur) border region.

"We have received phone calls with people reporting tremors in parts of The actual origin is, however, not exactly but towards the Myanmar-border," said an

There were no reports of any casualties or damage to properties, the added.

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First Published: Sun, January 07 2018. 16:08 IST