Latest earthquakes near Manipur, India today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Manipur, India, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Manipur? If an earthquake is happening right now near Manipur (also known as မဏိပူရပြည်နယ်), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Manipur Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Manipur. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Manipur and elsewhere.
Apr 5, 2024 06:15PM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening 82mi from Myitkyina in Myanmar.
Manipur Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 593 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Manipur, India in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 59 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Manipur roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Manipur in 2020. A total of 82 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Manipur that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Manipur in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Manipur during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 544 | 91.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 45 | 7.59% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.67% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Manipur
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Manipur occurred on Apr 13, 2016 19:25 local time (Asia/Kolkata timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 212 kilometers (132 mi) south-southeast of Imphāl, at a depth of 136 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Manipur in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 1946 20:50, 228 kilometers (142 mi) south-southeast of Imphāl. It is the strongest earthquake near Manipur in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Manipur, India in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Manipur.
Earthquakes by city in Manipur
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Manipur, India.
Use this regional Manipur earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Churāchāndpur, Thoubāl, Kakching, Mayāng Imphāl, Moirāng and Phek.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Manipur.
When was the last earthquake in Manipur, India?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Manipur on the morning of May 4, 2024 at 06:33 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 191km south-southeast of Imphāl at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Manipur, India in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Manipur, India?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Manipur on the evening of September 12, 1946 at 20:50 local time (Asia/Kolkata). The center of this earthquake was located 228km south-east of Imphāl at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Manipur since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Manipur, India?
In the past 10 years, 593 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Manipur. This averages to 59 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
