Magnitude 7.2 Earthquake Strikes Myanmar, Tremors Felt Across the Country
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 struck Myanmar on Friday, according to the National Center for Seismology. Tremors were felt all over the country. The epicenter of the quake was located at coordinates 21.93°N latitude and 96.07°E longitude, with a depth of 10 kilometers. The earthquake occurred 16 kilometers (10 miles) northwest of Sagaing city at around 12:50 pm local time (06:20 GMT), as reported by the USGS.
An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 on the Richter scale hit Myanmar on Friday, according to National Center for Seismology (NCS).
The 7.2 magnitude earthquake sent tremors to Bangkok, causing people to rush out of their homes in panic. Some videos showed individuals shaking while eating. Local witnesses in Bangkok reported that people ran into the streets, and water splashed out of swimming pools due to the shaking.
Myanmar is at high risk for earthquakes because of the collision between the Eurasian and Indo-Australian plates. The International Seismological Centre reports that, from 1990 to 2019, about 140 earthquakes with a magnitude of 3.0 or higher occurred every year in Myanmar and nearby areas. This shows that Myanmar is prone to both moderate and large earthquakes, as well as the possibility of tsunamis along its long coastline.
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