Earthquake measuring 4.8 hits Myanmar

Shillong: An earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale yesterday jolted northeastern states and parts of Myanmar on Sunday, authorities said.

The earthquake occurred at 11.08am. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to property.

According to the regional seismological centre in Shillong, the epicentre lay on the India-Myanmar border in Manipur. The tremor was also felt in Meghalaya, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.