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.