November 2011 Myanmar earthquake

November 2011 Myanmar earthquake

Epicenter Map showing the epicenter of the earthquake
Date	18 September 2011
Magnitude	5.9 (Mw)
Depth	10.9 km (6.8 mi)
Epicenter	24°56′49″N 95°13′34″E / 24.947°N 95.226°E / 24.947; 95.226Coordinates: 24°56′49″N 95°13′34″E / 24.947°N 95.226°E / 24.947; 95.226
Type	Intraplate[1]
Countries or regions	Burma, India & Bangladesh
Max. intensity	MM VII[1]
Tsunami	No
Landslides	No
Aftershocks	Yes
Casualties	No

The November 2011 Myanmar earthquake was a magnitude 5.9 (M_w) moderate earthquake epicentered at Myanmar, about 130 km east of Manipur capital Imphal, India, on 21 November, 2011 at 09:45 local time. The tremor was also felt in Indian states of Assam, Nagaland, Kolkata and some areas of north Bengal and in Bangladesh.^[2]

The region had previously experienced one of the worst earthquakes in 1897, measuring 8.1 on the Richter scale, that claimed the lives of over 1,500 people.^[3] Again in September 2011, more than 50 people died after a killer quake measuring 6.9 had shook the region.^[4]

Earthquake

The magnitude 5.9 (M_w) earthquake occurred inland at 09:45 local time on 21 November 2011 in Myanmar, which is about 130 km (80 miles) east of Imphal, Manipur, India. Mild tremors were felt across parts of Assam, Nagaland and Manipur, Kolkata and some areas of north Bengal parts of India, and also in Bangladesh.

The depth of the epicentre had resulted in lesser loss as compared to when it would be nearer the surface. No casualty or any damage was recorded immediate to the quake. However, in Guwahati, about 300 kilometres from the epicentre, homes were shaken for about 8-10 seconds at 08:46am (IST), which resulted in people running towards streets.^[5]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "Magnitude 6.9 - Sikkim, India: Tectonic Summary". USGS. 18 September 2011. http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/usc0005wg6.php. Retrieved 18 September 2011. 
2. ^ "'No casualties' in north-east India earthquake". BBC. 21 November 2011. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-15814831. Retrieved 21 November 2011. 
3. ^ "Quake hits north-east India, tremors felt in Assam, Nagaland, Manipur and Kolkata". NDTV. 21 November 2011. http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/quake-hits-north-east-india-tremors-felt-in-assam-nagaland-manipur-and-kolkata-151600. Retrieved 21 November 2011. 
4. ^ "5.9-magnitude earthquake jolts north-east India". Hindustan Times. 21 November 2011. http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Guwahati/5-9-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-north-east-India/Article1-771950.aspx. Retrieved 21 November 2011. 
5. ^ "Quake rattles Myanmar, northeast India". Channel NewsAsia. 21 November 2011. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/afp_asiapacific/view/1166712/1/.html. Retrieved 21 November 2011. 

External links

• November 2011 Myanmar earthquake at USGS