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Earthquake News: Emergency situation declared in Mandalay & other cities

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Bangkok: Myanmar's Junta has declared  an 'emergency situation'in quake-hit Mandalay and the counntry's capital Naypyidaw. 

An “emergency situation” was declared in Sagaing, Mandalay, Bago and Magway regions as well as eastern Shan state, CNN reported. 

Also Read | Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 jolts Meghalaya

Notably, Military's top leaders live in Naypyidaw while Mandalay is the second-largest city of the country.  

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar. The tremors were also felt across Thailand, as well as in neighboring Chinese provinces.

Also Read | Myanmar Horror: Rescue operations continue as quake death toll mounts over 1600

Myanmar was again hit by a strong aftershock of 6.4 magnitude 12 minutes after the strong quake, according to USGS.

At least three people have been dead after a portion of Myanmar mosque collapsed following the quake. 

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