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5.6-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Myanmar and Thailand, Buildings in Bangkok Sway

  • An earthquake with a magnitude ranging from 5.1 to 6.0 struck off the coast of Myanmar, with the epicenter located in the Andaman Sea.
  • Tremors from the earthquake were felt in Thailand, including in the capital Bangkok where people in high-rise buildings reported feeling shaking for up to 30 seconds.
  • Different agencies reported varying measurements of the earthquake's magnitude, with the U.S. Geological Survey gauging it at 5.6.
  • The earthquake caused no major damage or casualties, though some minor structural damage may have occurred.
  • The region is seismically active, with earthquakes occurring frequently though most are minor and cause no damage.
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