Mild Tremors Hit Kamjong: Magnitude 3.0 Earthquake Strikes Manipur
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck Manipur's Kamjong district on Sunday evening. Read more about the seismic activity and another tremor in Madhya Pradesh.
Residents of Manipur's Kamjong district experienced a sudden jolt on Sunday evening as an earthquake in Kamjong Manipur struck the region. The seismic event, which occurred at approximately 6:13 pm IST, sent a wave of concern through the local community, though the magnitude remained relatively low.
Details of the Seismic Event
According to data released by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake registered a magnitude of 3.0. The NCS provided precise coordinates for the tremor, noting that the epicentre was located at Latitude 24.909 N and Longitude 94.384 E.
One of the most notable aspects of this quake was its depth. The NCS reported that the earthquake originated deep underground, at a depth of 72 kilometres, which often influences how the tremors are felt on the surface.
"EQ of M: 3.0, On: 18/10/2026 18:13:08 IST, Lat: 24.909 N, Long: 94.384 E, Depth: 72 Km, Location: Kamjong, Manipur," the National Centre for Seismology stated in a post on the social media platform X.
Impact and Aftermath
As of now, official reports regarding the impact of the earthquake are still awaited. There has been no immediate confirmation of casualties or significant structural damage in the Kamjong district, but authorities continue to monitor the situation.
Another Tremor in Madhya Pradesh
Interestingly, the seismic activity in Manipur was not the only event of the day. Earlier on Sunday, the National Centre for Seismology reported another earthquake of the same magnitude striking a different part of the country.
Khargone District Shaken
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake also hit the Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh. Unlike the deep-seated quake in Manipur, this tremor was much shallower, occurring at a depth of only 5 kilometres. This event took place around 12:15 pm IST.
The NCS detailed the Madhya Pradesh quake as occurring at Latitude 21.483 N and Longitude 75.953 E, marking a day of unexpected seismic activity across two distant regions of India.