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Burma earthquake: 6.8 magnitude quake strikes in centre of country Burma earthquake: 6.8 magnitude quake strikes in centre of country
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An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 has struck central Burma.An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 has struck central Burma.
The US Geological Survey said the quake was centered about 25 kilometers (15 miles) west of Chauk, an area west of the ancient capital of Bagan. The US Geological Survey said the quake was centered about 25 kilometers (15 miles) west of Chauk, an area west of the ancient capital of Bagan.
It said it was located fairly far below the Earth's surface at a depth of about 84 kilometers (52 miles). Deep earthquakes generally cause less surface damage.  Residents of Yangon, the country's main city, rushed from tall buildings and objects toplled from tables and from Buddhist shrines in homes.
The quake was felt several hundred kilometers (miles) away in Thailand's capital, Bangkok.  The USGS said some casualties and damage were possible, although there have been no immediate reports.
It said the quake was located fairly far below the Earth's surface at a depth of about 84 kilometers (52 miles). Deep earthquakes generally cause less surface damage. 
The quake was felt in half a dozen states in neighbouring India and caused buildings to sway in Bangkok, Thailand's capital.
Earlier this morning at least 37 people died after a 6.2 quake struck central Italy. Officials warned the death toll is likely to rise.
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