Myanmar earthquake: 5.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Mandalay in Myanmar, latest in string of aftershocks

PTI Updated - March 31, 2025 at 05:59 PM.

Following the powerful 7.7 magnitude quake, Myanmar was hit by another earthquake, measuring 5.1 magnitude, near Mandalay

People ride motorcycles past a damaged building after a strong earthquake struck central Myanmar, in Mandalay, Myanmar, March 28, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer | Photo Credit: REUTERS

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Myanmar's second-largest city on Sunday, the USGS said, the latest in a string of aftershocks following Friday's devastating temblor.

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People in the streets of Mandalay screamed as the aftershock hit.

Friday's 7.7 magnitude quake hit near the city, bringing down scores of buildings and damaging other infrastructure.

So far, more than 1,600 people have been reported dead and more than 3,400 missing but the numbers are expected to rise.

Published on March 30, 2025 09:18

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