What Happens When a 7 7 Earthquake Strikes? Myanmar Earthquake

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A devastating earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck central Myanmar on March 28, 2025, triggering widespread panic and significant destruction throughout the region. According to data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake's epicenter was situated approximately 16 kilometers north-northwest of Sagaing, close to Mandalay, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers.

The classification of natural disasters by category includes:
1) Geological Emergencies : Earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, mudslides, landslides, and avalanches.
2) Hydrological Emergencies : Floods, tsunamis, and limnological disasters.
3) Fires : Forest fires and peat fires.
4) Meteorological Emergencies : Tornadoes, cyclones, blizzards, hailstorms, droughts, hurricanes, storms, thunderstorms, and tempests.