5.5 magnitude quake jolts Meiktila, one of the biggest aftershocks since March 28
Magnitude of 5.5 measuring on Richter Scale, earthquake has hit Meiktila, a small city in central Myanmar. read the details.
Meiktila: A magnitude of 5.5 earthquake measured on Richter scale hit Meiktila, a small city in central Myanmar. The earthquake came as Myanmar is carrying out relief efforts following a massive 7.7 magnitude temblor on March 28 that killed 3,649 people.
The epicentre of the earthquake was located roughly hallway between Mandalay, Myanmar’s second biggest city, which had already suffered a lot of damage and casualties in last month’s earthquake.
Myanmar’s Meteorological Department informed that Sunday’s quake took place in the area of Wundwin Township, 97 kilometres south of Mandalay, at depth of 20 kilometres. The US Geological survey estimated the depth at 7.7km.
There are no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
Meiktila’s quake on Sunday has coincided with the start of Thingyan which is Myanmar’s three-day New Year festival. Public celebration has already been cancelled due to last month’s devastation.
