Earthquake hits Kolkata and Imphal after 7.7-magnitude tremors strike Bangkok


Preliminary reports suggest that there have been no reports of damage to property or loss of life in the city due to the tremor.

Mild tremors were felt in Kolkata and Imphal on Friday after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Thai capital Bangkok and Myanmar. The epicentre was in central Myanmar, about 50 km east of the city of Monywa. Mild tremors were reported from Kolkata and its adjoining areas.

Preliminary reports suggest that there have been no reports of damage to property or loss of life in the city due to the tremor. In Manipur, tremors caused panic among residents of Thangal Bazar in Imphal, where many old multi-storey buildings, are located. However, no damage has been reported so far, police said.

 





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