Earthquake of magnitude 7.2 jolts Myanmar

ANI March 28, 2025 205 views

A strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake shook Myanmar near the capital Naypyidaw. The quake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 km, raising concerns about potential damage. So far, there are no reports of casualties or significant destruction. Authorities continue to assess the situation for aftershocks and further impacts.

"EQ of M: 7.2, On: 28/03/2025 11:50:52 IST, Lat: 21.93 N, Long: 96.07 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Myanmar." – National Center for Seismology
Naypyidaw, March 28: An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 on the Richter Scale jolted Myanmar on Friday at 11:50 am (local time), the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said.

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7.2 magnitude quake struck near Naypyidaw

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Shallow depth of 10 km increases risk

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No immediate reports of casualties or damage

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Authorities monitoring for aftershocks

The NCS said the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 kilometres and was recorded at Latitude 21.93 N and Longitude 96.07 E.

In a post on X, NCS stated, "EQ of M: 7.2, On: 28/03/2025 11:50:52 IST, Lat: 21.93 N, Long: 96.07 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Myanmar."

https://x.com/NCS_Earthquake/status/1905507779189813586

There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. Further details are awaited.

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Myanmar earthquake 7.2 magnitude Naypyidaw National Center for Seismology seismic activity
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