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Central Myanmar Hit by 5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Amid Ongoing Relief Efforts

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on April 13, following a devastating 7.7 magnitude quake in late March that killed over 3,600.

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  1. Central Myanmar shaken by new quake in one of the biggest aftershocks since March 28 temblor

    Myanmar’s Meteorological Department said Sunday’s quake occurred in the area of Wundwin township, 97 kilometers (60 miles) south of Mandalay, at a depth of 20 kilometers (12 miles).

    Central Myanmar shaken by new quake in one of the biggest aftershocks since March 28 temblor

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  2. Central Myanmar Shaken by New Quake in One of the Biggest Aftershocks since March 28 Temblor

    The United Nations last week warned that damage caused by the March 28 quake will worsen the existing humanitarian crisis in Myanmar, where a civil war had already displaced more than 3 million people.

    Central Myanmar Shaken by New Quake in One of the Biggest Aftershocks since March 28 Temblor

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Updated: Apr 13th, 2025, 3:21 AM ET

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On April 13, 2025, a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near Meiktila in central Myanmar, one of the largest aftershocks since a 7.7 magnitude quake in late March. The recent quake occurred amidst relief efforts for the earlier disaster, which resulted in 3,649 deaths and significant agricultural and healthcare disruptions. Reports indicated minor damages and no immediate casualties from the new quake, as public festivities for the Thingyan holiday were canceled. The UN warns that the ongoing humanitarian crisis is worsened by the earthquake's impact.

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