Myanmar Struck By 2 Earthquakes — Measuring 4.5 & 4.1 On Richter Scale — Within 24 Hours
A second earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale struck Myanmar within 24 hours on Monday, according to a statement from the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremor occurred at a depth of 103 kilometres, the NCS reported.
In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 4.1, On: 14/04/2025 10:06:47 IST, Lat: 23.40 N, Long: 94.07 E, Depth: 103 Km, Location: Myanmar."
Earlier in the day, Myanmar was shaken by a 4.5 magnitude earthquake. According to the NCS, the quake struck at a shallow depth of just 10 kilometres, increasing the likelihood of aftershocks.
In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 4.5, On: 14/04/2025 01:32:31 IST, Lat: 19.78 N, Long: 95.49 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Myanmar."
On Saturday, responding to a formal request from the Myanmar government, a specialist team of Indian Army Engineers arrived in the country on April 6, 2025, as part of Operation Brahma, further reinforcing India’s continued commitment to regional cooperation and humanitarian assistance.
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According to the Indian Army, the Engineer Recce Team—led by the unit’s Commanding Officer and consisting of one officer and five personnel—has been deployed to evaluate earthquake-damaged infrastructure in the Mandalay and Naypyitaw regions.
The deployment marks a key phase in India’s ongoing efforts to assist Myanmar after the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that hit the country on March 28. The team has been carrying out a thorough assessment of damaged structures and facilities, offering essential technical input to support the ongoing relief and reconstruction efforts.
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