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Burma rocked by strong earthquake, residents panic Burma rocked by strong earthquake, casualties reported
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A strong earthquake has rocked central Burma, causing panic among terrified residents in the affected area. A strong earthquake has rocked central Burma, and there are unconfirmed reports of casualties.
The 6.6-magnitude quake hit some 120km (70 miles) north of Mandalay, at a depth of just 10km, the US Geological Survey said. The 6.6-magnitude quake hit some 120km (70 miles) north of the second-largest city of Mandalay, at a depth of just 10km, the US Geological Survey said.
The tremor - which was felt as far away as Bangkok in neighbouring Thailand - was followed by two strong aftershocks. Burma's local media say a bridge under construction collapsed in the town of Shwebo.
There were no immediate reports of any injuries or damage. Earthquakes are relatively common in Burma. In Mandalay, terrified residents dashed out of their homes for safety, fearing more tremors.
The earthquake hit at 07:42 local time (01:12 GMT), the US Geological Survey said.The earthquake hit at 07:42 local time (01:12 GMT), the US Geological Survey said.
It issued a yellow alert, indicating that "some casualties and damage are possible". Local media reported that there were fatalities in the Shwebo - but this has not been confirmed by the authorities.
"I ran from my bed carrying my daughter out to the street. There were many people in the road. Some were shouting and others felt dizzy," Mandalay resident San Yu Kyaw told the AFP news agency."I ran from my bed carrying my daughter out to the street. There were many people in the road. Some were shouting and others felt dizzy," Mandalay resident San Yu Kyaw told the AFP news agency.
"People are now scared of more earthquakes," he added."People are now scared of more earthquakes," he added.
The earthquake - which was felt as far away as Bangkok in neighbouring Thailand - was followed by two strong aftershocks.
The US Geological Survey issued a yellow alert, indicating that "some casualties and damage are possible".
Earthquakes are relatively common in Burma.
In March 2011, at least 75 people died when a powerful earthquake hit Burma near the borders with Laos and Thailand.In March 2011, at least 75 people died when a powerful earthquake hit Burma near the borders with Laos and Thailand.