A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Manipur’s Kamjong district in the early hours of Tuesday, triggering mild tremors across parts of the northeastern state. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the quake occurred at 5:59 AM IST.

The seismic event originated at a depth of 62 kilometres, classifying it as a moderately deep earthquake. While tremors were felt in surrounding areas, no immediate reports of damage or casualties have emerged so far.

In a post on X, the NCS confirmed: “EQ of M: 5.2, On: 21/04/2026 05:59:33 IST, Lat: 24.703 N, Long: 94.415 E, Depth: 62 Km, Location: Kamjong, Manipur.”

Experts note that deeper earthquakes generally tend to cause less surface-level destruction, though they can still be felt across wider regions.

Japan earthquake and tsunami warning

In a separate development, Japan was hit by a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake on Monday, prompting tsunami warnings along parts of its northeastern coast.

The quake struck at around 4.53 pm local time, with its epicentre located about 100 km east-northeast of Miyako, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The tremor occurred at a relatively shallow depth of 10 kilometres, increasing its potential impact.

Japan’s Meteorological Agency reported that an 80-centimetre tsunami wave was recorded at Kuji port in Iwate Prefecture. The earthquake registered an upper 5 on Japan’s seismic intensity scale, indicating strong shaking in affected areas.

Authorities have warned that aftershocks of similar intensity could continue for up to a week, urging residents to remain alert.

Japan, located along the Pacific Ring of Fire, is among the most earthquake-prone regions in the world, frequently experiencing high-magnitude seismic activity.