PYIN OO LWIN, Mandalay Region—A 5.4 magnitude quake was detected near Shwebo Friday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

A tremor struck the area at 09:30 UTC (16:00 local time). The earthquake’s epicenter was situated approximately 35 km east-northeast of Shwebo and occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you noticed the quake, you can share your experience using the USGS Felt Report form.

Impact and estimated losses

Yellow alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. Some casualties and damage are possible and the impact should be relatively localized. Past yellow alerts have required a local or regional level response. Estimated economic losses are less than 1% of GDP of Burma. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary
Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are vulnerable to earthquake shaking, though resistant structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are adobe block with wood and rubble/field stone masonry construction.

Historical information
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake 395 km east of this event struck Menglang-Gengma, China on November 6, 1988 (UTC), with estimated population exposures of 156,000 at intensity VIII and 38,000 at intensity IX or greater, resulting in a reported 748 fatalities.

Last week’s tremors

In the past week, two earthquakes, greater than magnitude 2.5, have been centered in the area. The stronger, a magnitude 4.7 quake, was reported close to Mandalay three days earlier. The other, measuring 4.3, was felt close to Shwebo on July 14.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey