On Friday, March 28, a devastating earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand, leaving more than 150 people dead in Myanmar.
The 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck its epicenter — Mandalay, Myanmar — at midday, toppling buildings, destroying a 90-year-old bridge and breaching a dam.
Afterward, according to CNN, a 6.4 magnitude aftershock hit Myanmar and created tremors that were felt across Thailand and China.
The aftershock that struck about 11 minutes after the 7.7-magnitude earthquake was stronger than initially thought. The U.S. Geological Survey, which originally reported that the aftershock’s magnitude was 6.4, has raised the level to 6.7.
Magnitude 7.7
Region MYANMAR
Date time 2025-03-28 06:20:55.5 UTC
Location 22.008 ; 95.918
Depth 10 km
Distance 253 km NNW of Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar / pop: 925,000 / local time: 12:50:55.5 2025-03-28
17 km W of Mandalay, Myanmar / pop: 1,208,000 / local time: 12:50:55.5 2025-03-28
In addition, another danger lurks geologically:
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has warned that Myanmar's soil is at risk of liquefaction. In the aftermath of an earthquake, liquefaction can continue to damage buildings and infrastructure underground, causing serious problems.
Liquefaction is the process in which water-saturated soil loses its strength and behaves like a liquid during earthquakes, according to the USGS.
The USGS also warns of a significant risk of landslides.
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