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Myanmar Hit by 3.8 Magnitude Earthquake; Region Faces Frequent Seismic Activity

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News18•21-02-2026, 19:45

Myanmar Hit by 3.8 Magnitude Earthquake; Region Faces Frequent Seismic Activity

•A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Saturday, February 21, at a depth of 70km, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
•This follows several recent seismic events in the region, including a 4.1 magnitude quake on February 18 and a 4.2 magnitude quake on February 17.
•Another 3.8 magnitude earthquake occurred on February 17 at a shallow depth of 10km, increasing the risk of aftershocks and potential damage.
•Myanmar is situated between four tectonic plates (Indian, Eurasian, Sunda, and Burma), making it highly susceptible to earthquakes and tsunamis.
•The 1,400-kilometre Sagaing Fault poses a significant seismic hazard to densely populated areas like Sagaing, Mandalay, Bago, and Yangon.

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