Monday 4 January 2016

Earthquake hits India's Manipur state

The quake hit at 04:35 local time (23:05 GMT Monday) about 29km (18 miles) northwest of Imphal, the capital of Manipur state, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS).
Strong tremors have been felt across the region.
The earthquake was originally reported to have measured 6.8 magnitude.

The tremor cracked walls and a newly-built six-storey building in Imphal collapsed, police said. Other buildings were also reported to have been damaged.
At least six people have been killed in Manipur and more than 30 injured

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