Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 4 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as “light,” though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown.
The New York Times
Major earthquake of 7.7 magnitude, according to United States Geological Survey, struck Myanmar on Friday.
Felt about 10 miles northwest of Sagaing at 12:50 p.m. Myanmar time.
Scientists may revise the reported magnitude and the shake-severity map as they review additional data.
Frequency of Aftershocks
Aftershocks are smaller quakes that follow the mainshock and occur in the same general area.
Sea of Earthquakes and Aftershocks
Aftershocks can happen from days to years after the initial earthquake and may be of equal or greater magnitude.
Information on Quakes and Aftershocks
Source: United States Geological Survey |
Notes: The shaking categories use the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale. When available, aftershock data includes earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake. Time is Myanmar time. Information on shakes and aftershocks was last updated on Friday, March 28 at 2:39 a.m. Eastern and aftershock data as of Friday, March 28 at 4:22 a.m. Eastern.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/03/28/world/asia/myanmar-earthquake-tracker.html
