169 aftershocks follow Myanmar earthquake so far: Meteorological Dept
Myanmar has experienced 169 aftershocks following a powerful 8.2-magnitude earthquake on Friday, with tremors ranging from magnitudes 1 to 7.
The Seismological Bureau of the Meteorological Department reported on Sunday that a total of 169 aftershocks occurred after Myanmar was struck by an 8.2-magnitude earthquake on Friday.
The bureau stated that as of 1 pm on Sunday, a total of 169 aftershocks had been detected, ranging from magnitudes 1 to 7.
The main earthquake took place at 1.20 pm on Friday, with the epicentre located near Mandalay.
According to the bureau, the 169 aftershocks were categorised into the following magnitude levels:
- 1.0–2.9: 43 aftershocks
- 3.0–3.9: 79 aftershocks
- 4.0–4.9: 40 aftershocks
- 5.0–5.9: 6 aftershocks
- 7.0 or greater: 1 aftershock
