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People
work on the outer wall of a house that collapsed in an earthquake in Imphal,
capital of the northeastern Indian state of Manipur, Monday, Jan. 4, 2016. A
6.7 magnitude earthquake hit India's remote northeast region before dawn on
Monday. (AP Photo/Yurreipem Arthur)
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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
death and injuries were caused by falling debris in and around Imphal, the
capital of Manipur state, police said.
Associated Press report continues:
The
powerful tremor left large cracks in walls and a portion of a popular market
building collapsed in the state capital. The area is dotted with small houses.
There are few tall buildings in the region, although a newly constructed
six-story building collapsed in Imphal, the police control room said.
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.
The area is remote with poor cellphone and Internet connections, and
information about conditions outside of major cities may take time to emerge.
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 tremors were also felt
in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal state.
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