M 5.5 in Myanmar on 29 Jul 2021 08:39 UTC

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Why August was a significant month in PH history?

2021-08-01T05:51+0200pna (en)

MANILA Among the 12 months of the year from the last decade of the past century to the present, August can be considered as one of the most significant months in Philippine history. Here's why, based on a partial compilation by former Philippine News Agency's writers of selected historical events....

Moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.9 just reported 45 km southeast of Imphal, Myanmar (Burma)

2021-08-01T03:39+0200myanmarnews (en)

An earthquake of magnitude 4.9 occurred only 15 minutes ago 45 km southeast of Imphal, Myanmar (Burma), India's National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported. The quake hit at a moderately shallow depth of 50 km beneath the epicenter near Imphal, Imphal East, Manipur, India, in the morning on Monday 26 July 2021 at 10:03 am local time.

Myanmar: Mynamar - Earthquake (GDAS, USGS, media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 30 July 2021)

2021-07-30T13:14+0200reliefWeb (en)

An earthquake of 5.5 M at a depth of 10 km occurred on 29 Jul at 8.39 UTC (15.09 local time) in central-northern Myanmar , close to the border between Mandalay and Sagaing Regions. The epicentre was about 3 km south-east of Thabeikkyin Town (Mandalay) and 42 km northeast of Shwebo City (Sagaing).

Strong, shallow earthquake shakes northern Myanmar

2021-07-29T12:47+0200whig (en)

Quincy, IL (62301) Today. Mostly sunny early then increasing clouds with some scattered thunderstorms this afternoon. High around 95F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.. Tonight. Partly to mostly cloudy skies with scattered thunderstorms during the evening. Low near 70F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph.

Strong, shallow earthquake shakes northern Myanmar

2021-07-29T12:23+0200highlandstoday (en)

The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 5.5 quake occurred north of Mandalay about 46 kilometers (28 miles) northeast of Shwebo. It was centered 10 kilometers (6 miles) below the Earth's surface, the USGS said. Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage to structures on the surface.

Strong, shallow earthquake shakes northern Myanmar

2021-07-29T12:08+0200TorontoStar (en)

CHIANG MAI, Thailand (AP) — A strong, shallow earthquake shook northern Myanmar on Thursday and was felt as far away as northern Thailand. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 5.5 quake occurred north of Mandalay about 46 kilometers (28 miles) northeast of Shwebo.

Strong, shallow earthquake shakes northern Myanmar

2021-07-29T12:07+0200wsiltv (en)

CHIANG MAI, Thailand (AP) — A strong, shallow earthquake has shaken northern Myanmar and places as far away as northern Thailand. The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude 5.5 quake occurred north of Mandalay and was centered 10 kilometers (6 miles) below the Earth’s surface. Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage.

Strong, shallow earthquake shakes northern Myanmar

2021-07-29T12:05+0200wxow (en)

CHIANG MAI, Thailand (AP) — A strong, shallow earthquake has shaken northern Myanmar and places as far away as northern Thailand. The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude 5.5 quake occurred north of Mandalay and was centered 10 kilometers (6 miles) below the Earth’s surface. Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage.

Strong, shallow earthquake shakes northern Myanmar

2021-07-29T12:00+0200news-yahoo-in (en)

CHIANG MAI, Thailand (AP) — A strong, shallow earthquake shook northern Myanmar on Thursday and was felt as far away as northern Thailand. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 5.5 quake occurred north of Mandalay about 46 kilometers (28 miles) northeast of Shwebo.

Strong, shallow earthquake shakes northern Myanmar

2021-07-29T12:00+0200ABCnews (en)

CHIANG MAI, Thailand -- A strong, shallow earthquake shook northern Myanmar on Thursday and was felt as far away as northern Thailand. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 5.5 quake occurred north of Mandalay about 46 kilometers (28 miles) northeast of Shwebo.

Myanmar: Magnitude-5.5 earthquake occurs in central Myanmar July 29

2021-07-29T11:59+0200garda-com (en)

Event. A magnitude-5.5 earthquake occurs in central Myanmar at around 15:09 July 29. The epicenter was about 46 km (29 miles) northeast of Shwebo, Myanmar. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 km (6 miles), and light-to-moderate shaking was probably felt throughout northern Chin, southern....

Strong, shallow earthquake shakes northern Myanmar

2021-07-29T11:53+0200sandiegouniontribune (en)

CHIANG MAI, Thailand — A strong, shallow earthquake shook northern Myanmar on Thursday and was felt as far away as northern Thailand. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 5.5 quake occurred north of Mandalay about 46 kilometers (28 miles) northeast of Shwebo. It was centered 10 kilometers (6 miles) below the Earth’s surface, the USGS said.

Significant magnitude 5.6 quake hits 43 km northeast of Shwebo, Myanmar (Burma) early afternoon

2021-07-29T11:23+0200volcanodiscovery (en)

Myanmar (Burma) was shaken near Shwebo, Shwebo District, Sagaing Region, by an earthquake of magnitude 5.6 only 15 minutes ago, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported. The quake hit at a shallow depth of 10 km beneath the epicenter near Shwebo, Shwebo District, Sagaing Region,....

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