Another Aftershock With 5.1 Magnitude Hits Myanmar's Naypyidaw Day After Deadly Tremors

Last Updated:March 29, 2025, 16:33 IST

The seismic event was recorded around 2:50 pm near Naypyidaw, Myanmar's capital, at a depth of 10 kilometres, according to the USGS.

A damaged monastery is seen after an earthquake, Friday, March 28, 2025 in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. (AP Photo)

A day after two powerful earthquakes struck Myanmar, claiming over 1,000 lives and injuring many, the country experienced another aftershock measuring 5.1 magnitude on Saturday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The seismic event was recorded around 2:50 pm near Naypyidaw, Myanmar’s capital, at a depth of 10 kilometres, according to the USGS. The extent of the damage or whether there were any casualties from Saturday’s earthquake, which hit the same region affected by Friday’s tremors, remains unknown.

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