5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Myanmar’s Naypyidaw Day After Deadly Tremors

<p class=”p1″>A day after powerful earthquakes devastated Myanmar, claiming over 1,000 lives, the country was struck by another tremor of magnitude 5.1 on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.</p>
<p class=”p1″>According to the USGS, the fresh seismic activity was recorded around 2:50 pm near Myanmar&rsquo;s capital, Naypyidaw, at a depth of 10 kilometres. The extent of damage or casualties from Saturday&rsquo;s quake remains unclear. The tremor hit as authorities were working to repair roads and restore essential services, including electricity, phone, and internet connectivity, which remained disrupted across most of the capital.</p>
<p class=”p1″>Myanmar was jolted by a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake on Friday, followed by a 6.4-magnitude aftershock just 11 minutes later, causing extensive destruction. The worst-hit area was Mandalay, the country&rsquo;s second-largest city, home to around 1.5 million people. Buildings, bridges, historical sites, and other public infrastructure suffered severe damage.</p>