Tremors of a moderate 5.2 magnitude earthquake jolted Manipur early Tuesday morning, with ripples extending to Nagaland, Assam, and Meghalaya. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the epicenter lay in Kamjong at 5:59 AM, 84 km beneath the surface. No major damage has been reported, but the event has heightened alertness in the seismically sensitive Northeast.
This follows a pattern of recent shakes. On April 18, Kashmir experienced a 5.3 magnitude quake from Afghanistan’s Badakhshan, 190 km deep. People fled homes as objects swayed, yet no injuries or destruction occurred. The region, long identified as high-risk, saw quick response from disaster teams.
April 14 brought milder activity: 2.9 magnitude in Jammu-Kashmir’s Doda at 4:55 AM, affecting Bhadervah, and 3.4 in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh at 7:07 AM. Administrations mobilized promptly, conducting checks with no adverse findings.
Maharashtra’s Marathwada region wasn’t spared on April 11, when a 4.7 magnitude hit Hingoli, felt in neighboring Nanded and Parbhani. These incidents highlight India’s expansive seismic zones, from the Himalayas to the Deccan Plateau.
Seismologists attribute the uptick to active tectonic plates. Public safety campaigns emphasize retrofitting buildings, early warning systems, and community drills. As NCS keeps watch, the focus shifts to resilience-building in vulnerable communities, ensuring minimal impact from future shakes.
