Rescue efforts are underway in Myanmar after a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the country, killing at least 1,700 people and leaving widespread destruction in its wake. The quake, which was felt as far away as Bangkok and Chinese provinces, has left many more injured or trapp
The death toll from the earthquake that struck central Myanmar could exceed 10,000, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) estimated according to their early modeling on Friday.
According to USGS, the earthquake occurred at 83 km NNW of Port-Vila, Vanuatu. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 29.2 kilometers. The earthquake occurred on Sunday at 9:23 am (local time).
An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 on the Richter scale struck 17 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico, on Sunday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.
An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 struck 7 km north-northeast of Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, on Friday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.
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