Myanmar hit by 5.1 aftershock, tremors in surrounding countries

Myanmar was hit by a 5.1-magnitude aftershock today, a day after powerful earthquakes devastated it and several neighbouring nations, leaving more than a thousand dead.

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the latest tremor struck near Pyinmana, approximately 24km from the capital Nay Pyi Taw, at around 2.50pm local time, with tremors felt across Laos, Thailand, and parts of China.

The aftershock occurred at a depth of 10km and impacted many of the same regions already battered by Friday’s major quakes.

NDTV World, quoting USGS, reported that the region had already experienced at least 12 aftershocks since the initial major earthquake near Sagaing, with magnitudes ranging between 2.8 and 7.5.

The full extent of damage and potential casualties from the latest aftershock remains unclear as rescue and relief efforts continue, reported NDTV World.

Mandalay, Bago, Magway, northeastern Shan State, Sagaing, and Nay Pyi Taw have been identified as the hardest-hit areas, Xinhua news agency reported.

- Bernama

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