Scientists explain why Myanmar tremor was so deadly
Scientists explain why Myanmar tremor was so deadly

Experts say that the devastating earthquake in Myanmar on Friday was likely the strongest to hit the country in decades, with disaster modelling suggesting thousands could be dead, AFP reported. Automatic assessments from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the shallow 7.7-magnitude...

Myanmar earthquake death toll could reach 100,000, losses estimated at $100b
Myanmar earthquake death toll could reach 100,000, losses estimated at $100b

The 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar on March 28, 2025, could potentially result in a death toll as high as 100,000, with economic damage ranging from $10 billion to $100 billion, according to a preliminary assessment by the US Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake, which hit...

Severe earthquake rocks Bangladesh
Severe earthquake rocks Bangladesh

An earthquake was felt in various parts of Bangladesh, including the capital, Dhaka, at 12:21 pm today. The Meteorological Department reported a magnitude of 7.3 on the Richter scale, with its epicenter in Mandalay, Myanmar, 597 kilometers from Dhaka. Md. Rubaiyat Kabir, an official at the...

Mild earthquake shakes Dhaka, surrounding regions
Mild earthquake shakes Dhaka, surrounding regions

A mild earthquake was felt across several parts of the country, including Dhaka, around 1:26 PM on Friday. Tremors were also reported in Sylhet and other regions. Initial reports of damage were not immediately available. According to Volcano Discovery, a platform that monitors seismic activity,...