Magnitude Quake Rocks Area — Authorities Respond Quickly

In the early hours of Monday morning, a devastating earthquake struck near the China–Myanmar border, jolting residents awake and sending shockwaves across several nations. Measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale, the tremor has been described as one of the most powerful earthquakes the region has experienced in decades. The quake’s sudden and violent impact left communities in panic, with buildings crumbling, roads splitting, and lives tragically lost. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake’s epicenter was located approximately 10 kilometers beneath the surface, amplifying its intensity and causing significant shaking over a wide area. From southern China to… CONTINUE READING…