Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 strikes Myanmar
Naypyidaw, February 3
An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck Myanmar on Tuesday at about 9:04 pm, according to the National Centre for Seismology.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 27 km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. The earthquake was felt at a latitude of 20.42 degrees North and a longitude of 93.88 degrees East.
Another earthquake of magnitude 5.3 struck Myanmar at 9:21 pm, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) website.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 20 km. The earthquake was felt at a latitude of 20.45 degrees North and a longitude of 93.86 degrees East.
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
Reader Comments
The article mentions the Sagaing Fault affecting 46% of Myanmar's population. That's terrifying. Makes you realize how fragile life can be in these zones. We should count our blessings and also be prepared. Does India have a similar detailed fault line map for public awareness?
The science behind this is fascinating but scary. Wedged between four tectonic plates! No wonder the region from Northeast India to Myanmar gets so many quakes. Stay safe, neighbours.
My thoughts are with the people there. The article is very technical but misses the immediate human impact. Were there any casualties? Damage to infrastructure? That's what matters most right now.
A magnitude 6.0 followed by a 5.3... major aftershock risk. Hope the authorities are on high alert. In India, we've seen how crucial the first few hours are after a quake. NDMA should be ready to offer assistance if needed.
This is a sobering reminder. We live in Delhi, which is also in a high seismic zone. How many of us actually have an emergency kit or a family plan? Time to stop procrastinating and get prepared. Jai Hind.
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