KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 — Myanmar was hit by a 5.1-magnitude aftershock today, a day after powerful earthquakes devastated several neighbouring nations, leaving over a thousand dead.
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the latest tremor struck near Pyinmana, approximately 24 km from 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 10 kilometres and impacted many of the same regions already battered by yesterday's major quakes.
NDTV World, quoting the USGS, said 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.
Mandalay, Bago, Magway, northeastern Shan State, Sagaing, and Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw have been identified as the hardest-hit areas, Xinhua reported.
— Bernama
