A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Myanmar near the India border on Tuesday morning, September 30, 2025, causing tremors across several northeastern states of India, including Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland.
The earthquake, which occurred in Myanmar, sent tremors that were felt in various parts of India. The seismic event led to অনুভূতcompelling residents in affected areas to experience noticeable shaking.
While the earthquake's epicenter was in Myanmar, its impact was felt across the border in India's Northeast region. States like Assam, Manipur, and Nagaland experienced tremors, causing concern among residents. There have been no immediate reports of significant damage or casualties in India.
Earthquakes are not uncommon in this region, which is seismically active. The movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface causes these events, with the Indo-Burman region being particularly prone to seismic activity. The location of the quake, near the India-Myanmar border, is known for such occurrences.
Earlier in the year, on March 28, 2025, a more powerful earthquake, with a magnitude between 7.7 and 7.9, struck the Sagaing Region of Myanmar, close to Mandalay. This earlier earthquake caused extensive damage in Myanmar and was felt in neighboring countries, including India. The March earthquake was the most powerful to strike Myanmar since 1912. Tremors were felt in Kolkata and Imphal, as well as in the states of Tripura, Mizoram, and Meghalaya.