4.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southwestern China, Felt in Myanmar
Earthquake Details
On Friday, May 16, a 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit southwestern China, with tremors also experienced in neighboring Myanmar. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the quake occurred at approximately 6:30 AM, with its epicenter located 32 kilometers from Baoshan in Yunnan province. Authorities are currently monitoring the situation, but there have been no immediate reports of significant damage or injuries.
EQ of M: 4.5, On: 16/05/2025 06:29:51 IST, Lat: 25.05 N, Long: 99.72 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: China.
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Additional Earthquake Reports
In a related event, a 4.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Afghanistan earlier on the same day. This tremor occurred at 00:47:40 IST, with its epicenter at a latitude of 36.56°N and longitude of 70.99°E, at a depth of 120 kilometers. The National Center for Seismology shared this information on social media, stating, "EQ of M: 4.0, On: 16/05/2025 00:47:40 IST, Lat: 36.56 N, Long: 70.99 E, Depth: 120 Km, Location: Afghanistan."
EQ of M: 4.0, On: 16/05/2025 00:47:40 IST, Lat: 36.56 N, Long: 70.99 E, Depth: 120 Km, Location: Afghanistan.
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Additionally, a magnitude 5.2 earthquake was reported in Konya, Turkey, on Thursday.
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What To Do After Earthquake?
Be prepared for aftershocks.
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