Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Myanmar, Followed by 5.3 Tremor

• A 6.0 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar on Tuesday at 9:04 pm, with a depth of 27 km.
• A second earthquake of magnitude 5.3 struck Myanmar at 9:21 pm, at a depth of 20 km.
• Both tremors were recorded by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
• Myanmar is highly susceptible to earthquakes and tsunamis due to its location between four tectonic plates.
• The Sagaing Fault, a 1,400-kilometre transform fault, increases seismic risk for densely populated areas like Sagaing, Mandalay, Bago, and Yangon.

Why It Matters: Myanmar experienced two significant earthquakes, highlighting its high seismic vulnerability due to active tectonic plates.