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2016 Chauk earthquake

2016 CE · Myanmar, Asia · Disaster

2016 Chauk earthquake
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A magnitude 6. 8 earthquake struck Myanmar 25 km (16 mi) west of Chauk on 24 August 2016 with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VI (Strong). It struck at 5:04 pm local time, and was centered in an isolated area. The estimated depth was 84. 1 km.

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