5.2 earthquake hits Manipur Kamjong as residents flee amid aftershock warning

Epicentre was in a quake-prone pocket, triggering panic and evacuations

A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck Kamjong district in Manipur on Tuesday morning, sending tremors across the northeastern state and nearby areas. Officials said the quake’s epicentre was in a region known for seismic activity, leading residents to rush out of their homes in panic. An aftershock warning has been issued as people monitor further shaking.