Fri Mar 28 06:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Powerful 7.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Myanmar
**KUNMING, CHINA – March 28, 2024** – A major earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale struck near Myanmar this afternoon, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The quake, which occurred at 2:20 PM local time, was centered at 21.85 degrees north latitude and 95.95 degrees east longitude, with a depth of 30 kilometers.
An initial automated reading by CENC reported a slightly lower magnitude of approximately 7.7, but the official 7.9 magnitude reading has been confirmed as the final result. The full extent of the damage and casualties is currently unknown, but officials are monitoring the situation closely. Further details are expected as information becomes available.
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