Earthquake of magnitude 3.9 strikes Myanmar
Summary
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar late Sunday night, with earlier lower magnitude tremors indicating ongoing seismic activity in the region prone to tectonic plate interaction and earthquake hazards.
Key Points
- A 3.9 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar at a depth of 93 km late Sunday night.
- Two additional tremors of magnitudes 3.5 and 3.6 occurred earlier on the same day.
- Myanmar lies between four tectonic plates, making it vulnerable to earthquakes and tsunamis.
- The WHO warned of rising health threats like TB, HIV, and diseases following recent stronger earthquakes in Myanmar.
