Myanmar hit by 7.7 quake. These are the top 10 largest earthquakes in the world
The Valdivian Earthquake, or the Great Chilean Earthquake, is the largest on record. It measured in at a magnitude of 9.5.
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When the ground shakes violently, entire cities can crumble within minutes. Homes, hospitals, roads, and lives can vanish ...
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Myanmar’s earthquake piles misery on civil war
Damage is reported in Yangon, Myanmar’s largest city (which lies 600km away from the epicentre) and in Naypyidaw, the country ...
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The disasters struck a Japan already reeling economically. After decades as a powerhouse, it suffered a terrific crash of ...
A 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Myanmar: Impacts and Insights
On March 28th, a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Myanmar, sending tremors across several neighboring countries including Thailand, Vietnam, and China. This event not only raised concerns ...
Earthquake kills more than 150 in Myanmar, Thailand
At least 154 people died in a powerful, 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar on Friday and caused widespread ...