In the night of Wednesday May 28th, 2025, a significant MAG-5.2 earthquake hit under land 1 kilometer from Moirāng in India. Myanmar and Bangladesh are also near its epicenter.
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Earthquake Summary
The earthquake struck on land in India, 1 kilometer (1 mi) south-southeast of Moirāng in Manipur. The center of this earthquake had a quite shallow depth of 47 km. Shallow earthquakes usually have a larger impact than earthquakes deep in the earth.
| Date and Time: | May 28, 2025 01:54 (Kolkata Time) - May 27, 2025 20:24 Universal Time. |
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| Location: | 1 km SSE of Moirāng, Manipur, India. Coordinates 24°29'24"N 93°46'54"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.2 Detected by 9 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.103 . |
| Depth: | 47 km (29 mi) A quite shallow depth. |
| Tsunami Risk: | Tsunami very unlikely While this was a shallow earthquake, it appears to have occurred under land with a magnitude not strong enough to cause tsunami's. Always stay cautious - More info here. |
Nearby towns and cities
India , Myanmar and Bangladesh are all located within 300km distance of the epicenter of the earthquake.
The closest significant population center near the earthquake is Moirāng in Manipur, India. Moirāng is located 1 kilometer (1 mi) south-southeast of the epicenter.
Multiple major population centers exist within 300km of the earthquake that struck today. Imphāl is located 39 km to the north-northeast. Guwahati is located 278 km to the northwest. Aizawl is located 137 km to the southwest.
An overview of nearby towns and cities is available in the overview below.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 1 km (1 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Moirāng Manipur, India. |
| 17 km (11 mi) NE from epicenter |
Mayāng Imphāl Manipur, India. |
| 20 km (12 mi) E from epicenter |
Kakching Manipur, India. |
| 21 km (13 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Churāchāndpur Manipur, India. |
| 27 km (17 mi) NE from epicenter |
Thoubāl Manipur, India. |
| 39 km (24 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Imphāl Manipur, India. |
| 106 km (66 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Silchar Assam, India. |
| 108 km (67 mi) NW from epicenter |
Hāflong Assam, India. |
| 71 mi (114 km) SE from epicenter |
Mawlaik Sagain, Myanmar. |
| 116 km (72 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Kolasib Mizoram, India. |
| 125 km (78 mi) W from epicenter |
Hailākāndi Assam, India. |
| 136 km (85 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Kohīma Nagaland, India. |
| 137 km (85 mi) SW from epicenter |
Aizawl Mizoram, India. |
| 150 km (93 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Phek Manipur, India. |
| 150 km (93 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Karīmganj Assam, India. |
| 153 km (95 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Lumding Railway Colony Assam, India. |
| 155 km (96 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Diphu Assam, India. |
| 158 km (98 mi) N from epicenter |
Dimāpur Nagaland, India. |
| 164 km (102 mi) SW from epicenter |
Serchhīp Mizoram, India. |
| 164 km (102 mi) W from epicenter |
Dharmanagar Tripura, India. |
| 170 km (106 mi) N from epicenter |
Bokajān Assam, India. |
| 180 km (112 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Zunheboto Nagaland, India. |
| 181 km (112 mi) W from epicenter |
Kailāshahar Tripura, India. |
| 185 km (115 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Wokha Nagaland, India. |
| 192 km (119 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Hojāi Assam, India. |
| 198 km (123 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Sylhet Sylhet, Bangladesh. |
| 203 km (126 mi) W from epicenter |
Maulavi Bāzār Sylhet, Bangladesh. |
| 128 mi (206 km) S from epicenter |
Hakha Chin, Myanmar. |
| 207 km (129 mi) SSW from epicenter |
Lunglei Mizoram, India. |
| 217 km (135 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Mokokchūng Nagaland, India. |
| 222 km (138 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Chhātak Sylhet, Bangladesh. |
| 224 km (139 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Tuensang Nagaland, India. |
| 226 km (140 mi) WNW from epicenter |
Shillong Meghalaya, India. |
| 226 km (140 mi) N from epicenter |
Golāghāt Assam, India. |
| 240 km (149 mi) W from epicenter |
Habiganj Sylhet, Bangladesh. |
| 240 km (149 mi) SW from epicenter |
Khagrachhari Chittagong, Bangladesh. |
| 245 km (152 mi) W from epicenter |
Baniachang Sylhet, Bangladesh. |
| 256 km (159 mi) N from epicenter |
Jorhāt Assam, India. |
| 258 km (160 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Tezpur Assam, India. |
| 264 km (164 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Agartala Tripura, India. |
| 278 km (173 mi) NW from epicenter |
Guwahati Assam, India. |
| 283 km (176 mi) SW from epicenter |
Chhāgalnāiya Chittagong, Bangladesh. |
| 286 km (178 mi) SW from epicenter |
Bibir Hat Chittagong, Bangladesh. |
| 288 km (179 mi) W from epicenter |
Bājitpur Dhaka, Bangladesh. |
| 288 km (179 mi) W from epicenter |
Bhairab Bāzār Dhaka, Bangladesh. |
| 288 km (179 mi) WSW from epicenter |
Comilla Chittagong, Bangladesh. |
| 289 km (180 mi) N from epicenter |
Itānagar Arunachal Pradesh, India. |
| 180 mi (289 km) SE from epicenter |
Shwebo Sagain, Myanmar. |
| 290 km (180 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Sibsāgar Assam, India. |
| 293 km (182 mi) SW from epicenter |
Feni Chittagong, Bangladesh. |
| 186 mi (299 km) SSE from epicenter |
Monywa Sagain, Myanmar. |
Shaking reported by 45 people in 2 countries
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 45 people have reported shaking in 15 places in 2 countries (Bangladesh, India).We keep updating this article as more ground reports become available. You may report that you felt this earthquake here.
Places with most reports:
- Manipur, Manipur, India: 17 people.
- Silchar, Assam, India: 5 people.
- Āīzawl, Mizoram, India: 5 people.
- ChurÄ?chÄ?ndpur, Manipur, India: 3 people.
- Dimapur, Nagaland, India: 3 people.
- Ţungī, Gazipur, Bangladesh: 2 people.
- Kakching, Manipur, India: 2 people.
- Dacca, Dhāka, Bangladesh: 1 person.
- Silhaţ, Silhaţ, Bangladesh: 1 person.
- Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, India: 1 person.
4 Aftershocks detected
After this earthquake struck, 4 smaller aftershocks occurred. A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit 8 hrs later 44 km (28 mi) south-east of this earthquake.
This main shock was prefaced by 2 smaller foreshocks. A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit 2 days earlier nearby.
Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks
| Classification | Magnitude | When | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreshock | M 3.7 |
2 days earlier May 26, 2025 03:19 (Kolkata Time) | 74 km (46 mi) ESE from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 3.1 |
1 day earlier May 26, 2025 15:33 (Kolkata Time) | 19 km (11 mi) SSE from Main Shock. |
| Main Shock This Earthquake |
M 5.2 |
May 28, 2025 01:54 (Kolkata Time) | - |
| Aftershock | M 2.5 |
32 mins later May 28, 2025 02:26 (Kolkata Time) | 29 km (18 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.9 |
8 hrs later May 28, 2025 10:23 (Kolkata Time) | 11 km (7 mi) NW from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 4.1 |
8 hrs later May 28, 2025 10:23 (Kolkata Time) | 44 km (28 mi) SE from Main Shock. |
| Aftershock | M 3.7 |
1 day later May 29, 2025 04:11 (Kolkata Time) | 13 km (8 mi) S from Main Shock. |
More earthquakes coming?
Aftershocks are usually at least 1 order of magnitude less strong than main shocks. The more time passes, the smaller the chance and likely strength of any potential aftershocks.
In only six percent of cases, significant earthquakes are followed by a larger main shock, making the current earthquake a foreshock. While the chance of this happening is not so large, it is adviced to maintain cautiousness in the hours and days following a major earthquake.
Read: How to Stay Safe during an Earthquake (cdc.gov).Earthquakes like this happen often in the region
Earthquakes of this strength are very common in the region. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since March 5th, 2025, when a 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit 93 km (58 mi) further east. An even stronger magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck on April 13th, 2016.
In total, 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.2 or higher have been registered within 300km (186 mi) of this epicenter in the past 10 years. This comes down to an average of once every 6 months.
Tsunami very unlikely
While MAG-6.5+ earthquakes may cause tsunami's, it appears that the epicenter of this earthquake hit under land. In addition, the reported depth is deeper than 100km, making the risk of a tsunami even less likely. However always stay cautious and monitor advice from local authorities.
Tsunami Risk Factors
| Factor | Under Sea? | MAG-6.5 or stronger? | Shallow depth? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation | Almost all tsunami's are caused by earthquakes with their epicenter under sea or very near the sea. However stay cautious in coastal areas as earthquakes on land may cause landslides into sea, potentially still causing a local tsunami. | Under MAG 6.5: Very unlikely to cause a tsunami. MAG 6.5 to 7.5: Destructive tsunami's do occur, but are uncommon. Likely to observe small sea level changes. MAG 7.6+: Earthquakes with these magnitudes might produce destructive tsunami's. |
Most destructive tsunami's are caused by shallow earthquakes with a depth between 0 and 100km under the surface of the earth. Deeper tsunami's are unlikely to displace to ocean floor. |
| This Earthquake | Not this earthquake. This earthquake appears to have struck on land far from any coast. |
Not this earthquake. This earthquake had a magnitude of 5.2. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
This earthquake occurred at a depth of of 47 km (29 mi). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 16/06/25 22:38 (). This article contains currently available information about the earthquake and is automatically composed. We continue to update this article up to a few days after the earthquake occurred.
- US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us6000qg9r
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20250527_0000236
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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