A Chinese citizen has died after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Monday, according to China’s embassy in the region. The quake – one of the strongest to hit Myanmar this year – caused landslides and building collapses, with local reports indicating at least 12 fatalities and dozens injured.
🌏 The victim’s family has been notified, but details about their identity remain undisclosed. China’s embassy issued an urgent advisory urging other Chinese nationals in Myanmar to avoid affected areas and contact emergency hotlines if needed.
Myanmar has experienced over 20 earthquakes above magnitude 5.0 since January, per geological surveys. Experts link the heightened activity to shifting tectonic plates beneath the Indo-Pacific region. Travelers planning trips to earthquake-prone zones in Asia are advised to download real-time alert apps like @QuakeWatch.
