(MENAFN- Asia Times) (From PTI)
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit the country's remote northeast region before dawn on Monday killing at least five people injuring more than 50 others and causing damage to several buildings. The death and injuries were caused by falling debris in and around Imphal police said. There were reports of damage to a popular market in Imphal the capital of Manipur. The tremor left large cracks in several walls and a portion of the building collapsed police said. India's Meteorological Department said the epicentre of the quake was in Tamenglong region of Manipur. It struck before dawn on Monday at a depth of 17 kilometers in the India-Myanmar border region. The U.S. Geological Survey said the depth was 55 kilometers. The epicentre of the earthquake was 35 kilometres northwest of Imphal. People rushed out of their homes in Gauhati the capital of neighboring Assam state as they felt massive shaking at least twice within 60 seconds. In Imphal residents said furniture was knocked over and books fell off shelves but no major damage has been reported so far. 'The ground swayed for almost a minute jolting people awake in their homes' said one resident Apem Arthur. The area is dotted with small houses. There are few tall buildings in the region she said. The tremors were also felt in Kolkata.
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