Myanmar Struck By 2 Earthquakes — Measuring 4.5 & 4.1 On Richter Scale — Within 24 Hours

Myanmar recorded two earthquakes within 24 hours measuring 4.5 & 4.1 on Richter Scale.

Safety & demolition specialist engineers team from India assist Myanmar authorities in assessing the Old Ava railway bridge on Irrawaddy river.

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A second earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale struck Myanmar within 24 hours on Monday, according to a statement from the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremor occurred at a depth of 103 kilometres, the NCS reported.

In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 4.1, On: 14/04/2025 10:06:47 IST, Lat: 23.40 N, Long: 94.07 E, Depth: 103 Km, Location: Myanmar."

EQ of M: 4.1, On: 14/04/2025 10:06:47 IST, Lat: 23.40 N, Long: 94.07 E, Depth: 103 Km, Location: Myanmar.
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— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) April 14, 2025

Earlier in the day, Myanmar was shaken by a 4.5 magnitude earthquake. According to the NCS, the quake struck at a shallow depth of just 10 kilometres, increasing the likelihood of aftershocks.

In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 4.5, On: 14/04/2025 01:32:31 IST, Lat: 19.78 N, Long: 95.49 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Myanmar."

EQ of M: 4.5, On: 14/04/2025 01:32:31 IST, Lat: 19.78 N, Long: 95.49 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Myanmar.
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— National Center for Seismology (@NCS_Earthquake) April 13, 2025

On Saturday, responding to a formal request from the Myanmar government, a specialist team of Indian Army Engineers arrived in the country on April 6, 2025, as part of Operation Brahma, further reinforcing India’s continued commitment to regional cooperation and humanitarian assistance.

Operation Brahma

According to the Indian Army, the Engineer Recce Team—led by the unit’s Commanding Officer and consisting of one officer and five personnel—has been deployed to evaluate earthquake-damaged infrastructure in the Mandalay and Naypyitaw regions.

The deployment marks a key phase in India’s ongoing efforts to assist Myanmar after the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that hit the country on March 28. The team has been carrying out a thorough assessment of damaged structures and facilities, offering essential technical input to support the ongoing relief and reconstruction efforts.