Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes in northeast India: USGS

The quake hit close to Imphal, the capital of India’s northeastern state of Manipur. (AFP)

An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck east of Imphal, capital of India’s northeastern state of Manipur, on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said.
There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage from the quake, which was 22.8 km (14 miles) deep and hit 101 km (63 miles) east of Imphal.