2016 Kani earthquake
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A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Myanmar 135 km (84 mi) north-west of Mandalay[4] on April 13 with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VI (Strong). It struck at 8:25 pm local time (13:55 UTC), and was centered in an isolated area. The estimated depth was 134 km.[5] It lasted for around one minute according to Xinhua reporters.[6]
UTC time | 2016-04-13 13:55:17 |
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ISC event | 611829306 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | 13 April 2016 (2016-04-13) |
Local time | 20:25 |
Magnitude | 6.9 Mw |
Depth | 134.8 km (83.8 mi)[1] |
Epicenter | 23.133°N 94.900°E / 23.133; 94.900[1] |
Areas affected | Bangladesh India Myanmar Nepal |
Max. intensity | MMI VI (Strong) |
Aftershocks | 1[2][3] |
Casualties | 2 dead 120 injured |
There were no reports of major damage or loss of life as a result of the tremor in Myanmar.[7][8]
The tremor was also felt in Bangladesh and India. In India, at least two people died and more than 70 were reported to have been injured.[9] 50 people were injured in Chittagong, Bangladesh, rushing out of Ready Made Garment factories.[10] Some fifty persons suffered injuries in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka and north eastern city of Sylhet as they fled their homes and other buildings during the earthquake.[5] Tremors were also felt in eastern and central Nepal.[5]