An earthquake struck near Naypyidaw and Pyinmana areas at 8:11 AM on June 5, causing residents to evacuate their homes in panic, according to civil servants in the area. The tremor was strongly felt throughout the region, with buildings swaying and loud rumbling sounds from the ground movement, as reported by a civil servant residing in Shwe Kya Pin Ward in Naypyidaw. The earthquake was estimated to have a magnitude of around 4.0 on the Richter scale, and while the duration was brief, the intensity was significant enough to cause widespread alarm among residents.
The earthquake prompted mass evacuations throughout the neighborhood, with people rushing out of their buildings onto the streets in fear. This seismic event follows another earthquake that occurred just the day before, on June 4, at 12:46 PM Myanmar Standard Time, near Aungban town in Southern Shan State. That earthquake measured 4.5 on the Richter scale and had its epicenter at a depth of 3 kilometers, according to information released by the National Unity Government. The frequency of these seismic events has raised concerns among local residents about the region’s geological stability.
The area had previously experienced a severe earthquake on March 28 of this year, which caused significant damage to homes and buildings throughout the Naypyidaw and Pyinmana region. That earthquake resulted in structural damage to buildings, with many suffering cracks and some collapsing entirely, causing considerable distress among the local population. The increasing frequency of earthquakes in the region has led to growing anxiety among residents, who are becoming increasingly concerned about their safety and the structural integrity of their homes. The pattern of recurring seismic activity has prompted discussions about the need for better earthquake preparedness and more resilient building structures in the area.
