Yangon hit by 5.1 magnitude earthquake

14 March 2017
Yangon hit by 5.1 magnitude earthquake
Old and new apartment blocks across the Yangon skyline. Photo: Romeo Gacad/AFP

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake jolted buildings in the commercial hub of Yangon yesterday at about 8:50 p.m., Reuters reported. There were no immediate reports of major damage or power cuts, with traffic in the city unaffected.
The U.S. Geological Survey said the epicentre was 69 km (43 miles) north-north-west of Yangon at a depth of 10 km near the small town of Taik Kyi.