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| 7.2 earthquake hits Myanmar-India border | 7.2 earthquake hits Myanmar-India border |
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| An earthquake of up to 7.2 in magnitude was detected at the Myanmar-India border region on Wednesday. | |
| According to GEOFON Global Seismic Network, the tremor was estimated at 7.2, while USGS reported a 6.9 earthquake in the area. | |
| The quake's epicenter was some 100km (62 miles) from the city of Monywa in Myanmar, according to USGS. | |
| A witness cited by Reuters reported strong tremors in the eastern Indian city of Guwahati. | |
| Tremors were also reportedly felt as far away as India's former capital, Kolkata. | |
| Buildings have been evacuated in Kolkata. | |
| Sirens could be heard blowing on some streets in the former capital, with people sounding alarm to alert residents of high-rise buildings, India's NDTV reported, citing eyewitnesses. | |
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