A strong earthquake hits Myanmar again after the devastating March disaster.
April 13, 2025213 ViewsRead Time: 1 minutes
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A strong earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale hit Myanmar on Sunday, adding to the series of natural disasters the country is facing. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 35 kilometers, as reported by the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre, bringing back memories of the disaster that struck the country just two weeks ago. The devastating earthquake on March 28th with a magnitude of 7.7 on the Richter scale resulted in the death of over 3500 people, thousands injured, and left nearly two million people in urgent need of humanitarian aid. This violent event further compounds the challenges Myanmar is facing as it tries to recover from the widespread destruction caused by the previous major earthquake. Myanmar, located on the seismic fault line in the Sagaing region, regularly experiences strong earthquakes due to its geographical location, exposing it to constant threats. This new earthquake serves as another reminder of the fragile situation in those areas still reeling from destruction and ongoing fears of new tremors.