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Earthquake of 4.8 magnitude hits Manipur, two injured

An earthquake of moderate-intensity measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale hit Manipur on Thursday morning. Two persons were seriously injured after roof of a building collapsed in Imphal East district.

Earthquake of 4.8 magnitude hits Manipur, two injured

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Published : Oct 3, 2019, 5:48 PM IST

Imphal:At least two persons were injured in Manipur after an earthquake of moderate-intensity measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale hit the state on Thursday morning, police said.

The earthquake that occurred at 11.54 am had its epicentre at a depth of 40 km in Imphal district, said a report of the Meteorological Department.

Two persons were seriously injured after roof of a building collapsed at Wangkhei Andro bus parking area in Imphal East district due to the earthquake, said an officer of Porompat police station.

The injured persons were rushed to a nearby hospital, he added.

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