#Earthquake confirmed by seismic data.Preliminary info: M6.8 || 16 mi S of #Sagaing (#Myanmar) || 9 min ago (local time 13:02:18). Follow the thread for the updates
#Earthquake 16 mi S of #Sagaing (#Myanmar) 9 min ago (local time 13:02:18). Colored dots represent local shaking & damage level reported by eyeswitnesses. Share your experience via:https://m.emsc.eu/?id=1787804
Earthquakes may happen anytime: what to do during the shaking?
🠪 INSIDE: take shelter, keep away from windows.
🠪 OUTSIDE: stay away from anything that might collapse (bridges, roofs, electrical wires).
#Earthquake M6.4 occurred 12 mi S of #Sagaing (#Myanmar) 17 min ago (local time 13:02:04). More info at:
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#Earthquake 12 mi S of #Sagaing (#Myanmar) 18 min ago (local time 13:02:04). Updated map - Colored dots represent local shaking & damage level reported by eyewitnesses. Share your experience:https://m.emsc.eu/?id=1787804
The #earthquake in #Mandalay likely caused damage. Be careful and stay away from damaged areasVerify if people around you need help. If you feel scared or anxious that's ok: these reactions are normal
Take care of yourself & stay alert.
What to do AFTER an #earthquake
Stay away from anything that might collapse (roofs, electrical wires, bridges). If your home is damaged GET OUT. If anyone is injured, help as best you can & contact medical emergency. Stay alert: aftershocks will occur in the next hours/days.
Event wrap-up: today a M6.4 #earthquake hit #Mandalay (#Myanmar) at 13:02:06 local time (UTC 06:32:06). Shaking was felt over 600miby approximately 520M people in Thailand, Myanmar, Viet Nam and India.
Aftershocks will occur in the next hours/days and that might be stressful.
Stay away from damaged areas for your own safety and to give priority access to emergency responders
Be careful and follow national authorities' information.
Eyewitnesses are saying: 'No damage, but movement in high rise buildings […]' Felt the #earthquake too? Share your experience and read others' at:
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Regional instrumental seismicity in Myanmar. The colored dots represent the #earthquakes that have struck the region [using @ISCseism catalog -1960 to 2020- and @emsc data -from 2021 onwards]:
Deadliest #earthquakes that occurred in recent years within 300km (186mi) of #Mandalay (#Myanmar): 26/12/2004 a M9.0 led to 228000 casualties, 15/08/1950 a M8.6 led to 4000 casualties, and on 13/04/2010 a M6.9 led to 2220 casualties.
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