3.8M Earthquake Jolts Myanmar

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News18•08-12-2025, 11:15
3.8M Earthquake Jolts Myanmar
- •A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on December 8, 2025, at 10:18 AM IST.
- •The earthquake occurred at a depth of 80 kilometers, reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
- •This follows a 3.3 magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar on December 5, 2025.
- •Myanmar is highly vulnerable to earthquakes due to its location between four tectonic plates and the active Sagaing Fault.
- •Past significant earthquakes have led to health concerns for displaced populations.
Why It Matters: This earthquake highlights Myanmar's high seismic vulnerability and risk to its people.
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