6.7 magnitude quake kills 8 in India
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit India's remote northeast region
before dawn on Monday, killing at least four people, injuring 100
others and causing damage to several buildings, The Associated
Press reported.
The death and injuries were caused by falling debris in and around
Imphal, the capital of Manipur state, police said.
The powerful tremor left large cracks in walls and a portion of a
popular market building collapsed in the state capital.
India's Meteorological Department said the epicenter of the quake
was in Tamenglong region of Manipur state. It struck before dawn on
Monday at a depth of 17 kilometers (about 10 miles) in the
India-Myanmar border region. The epicenter of the earthquake was 35
kilometers (20 miles) northwest of Imphal.
People panicked and rushed out of their homes in Gauhati, the
capital of neighboring Assam state, as they felt massive shaking at
least twice within 60 seconds.
In Imphal, residents said furniture was knocked over and books fell
off shelves.
"The ground swayed for almost a minute, jolting people awake in
their homes," said one resident, Apem Arthur.
The area is dotted with small houses. There are few tall buildings
in the region, she said.
The tremors were also felt in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal
state.
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