Myanmar Hit by 2.8 Magnitude Earthquake; Recent Seismic Activity Raises Concerns

• A 2.8 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, February 13, at a depth of 35km, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
• This follows a 3.8 magnitude earthquake on February 11 at a shallow depth of 11km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.
• Another 3.4 magnitude earthquake occurred on February 7 at a depth of 150km.
• Myanmar is highly vulnerable to earthquakes and tsunamis due to its location between four tectonic plates: Indian, Eurasian, Sunda, and Burma plates.
• The Sagaing Fault, a 1,400-kilometre transform fault, significantly increases seismic hazard for densely populated regions like Sagaing, Mandalay, Bago, and Yangon.