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4.5 Magnitude Quake Strikes Myanmar, No Damage Reported

A moderate 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The event follows stronger tremors earlier in the month, highlighting the region's persistent seismic activity. Myanmar's high vulnerability stems from its location between four major tectonic plates and the presence of the active Sagaing Fault. This fault system poses a significant hazard to nearly half of Myanmar's population, including major cities like Yangon.

Key Points: 4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Myanmar | Seismic Activity

  • 4.5 magnitude quake at 100 km depth
  • Follows recent stronger 6.0 & 5.3 tremors
  • Myanmar sits on four tectonic plates
  • Sagaing Fault threatens 46% of population
  • Yangon at risk despite distance from fault
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 strikes Myanmar

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar. No immediate damage reported. Learn about the region's high seismic risk and tectonic plates.

"No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been received."

Naypyidaw, February 3

An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 struck Myanmar on Sunday at 08:17 am, according to the National Centre for Seismology.

The earthquake, with a depth of 100 km, was located at coordinates 22.16° N latitude and 94.51° E longitude.

No immediate reports of damage or casualties have been received.

Earlier this month, an earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck Myanmar on February 3 at about 9:04 pm followed by another quake of magnitude 5.3 at 9:21 pm.

Myanmar is vulnerable to hazards from moderate and large magnitude earthquakes and tsunamis along its long coastline. Myanmar is wedged between four tectonic plates (the Indian, Eurasian, Sunda, and Burma plates) that interact in active geological processes.

A 1,400-kilometre transform fault runs through Myanmar and connects the Andaman spreading centre to a collision zone in the north called the Sagaing Fault.

The Sagaing Fault increases the seismic hazard for Sagaing, Mandalay, Bago, and Yangon, which together represent 46 per cent of Myanmar's population.

Although Yangon is relatively far from the fault trace, it still suffers from significant risk due to its dense population. For instance, in 1903, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Bago also struck Yangon.

- ANI

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Priya S
It's a relief it was a 4.5 magnitude and deep at 100 km. The earlier 6.0 one this month must have been scary. Living in a seismic zone is always worrying. We in North East India also feel these tremors sometimes.
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Rohit P
The article is very technical but misses a crucial point for the common reader: what should people in these high-risk areas do to prepare? A simple infographic on earthquake safety would have been more useful than just tectonic plate names.
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Sarah B
The Sagaing Fault affecting 46% of the population is a staggering statistic. It highlights how infrastructure resilience is not just a local issue but a regional one. Hope the authorities are investing in early warning systems.
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Vikram M
Being wedged between four tectonic plates... no wonder the region is so active. Makes you respect the power of nature. Stay safe, neighbours.
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Kavya N
The mention of the 1903 earthquake is a sobering reminder that history repeats. Modern cities like Yangon need to ensure building codes are strictly followed. Praying for everyone's safety.

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