Bangkok, March 29, 2025 (AFP) - Myanmar quake: what we know

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2025-03-29

A powerful earthquake centred in Myanmar has killed more than 1,600 people in the war-torn country and neighbouring Thailand -- and caused widespread damage. Here is what we know: The 7.7-magnitude quake hit northwest of Myanmar's Sagaing at 12:50 pm (0620 GMT) on Friday at a shallow depth. It was followed minutes later by a powerful 6.7-magnitude aftershock and a dozen smaller tremors. The quake was felt across the region, with shaking reporte......

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