Wake up call! 🚨 Residents in Myanmar had quite a start to their Monday morning when a moderate earthquake jolted the south coast today, May 18, 2026.
The tremors were felt strongly in Yangon, the country's commercial hub, leaving many people startled. According to Myanmar's Department of Meteorology and Hydrology, the quake hit at around 8:35 a.m. local time with a magnitude of 5.2. 📉
Looking at the data, the epicenter was located about 14.5 km south of Kyauktan township (16.51°N, 96.34°E), with a focal depth of 40 km. Meanwhile, the GFZ German Research Center for Geosciences reported the magnitude as slightly higher at 5.3. 🌍
The best news of the day? No casualties or property damage have been reported so far. While it was definitely a scary moment, it looks like everyone is safe! ✨
Stay safe and keep an eye on local updates if you're in the region! 💬
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
