Moderate earthquake activity in Thabeikkyin and Sintku

A moderate earthquake occurred near the towns of Thabeikkyin and Sintku in Mandalay Region on the morning of July 17, according to the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology. At approximately 7:56 AM on July 17, a moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 5.3 occurred with its epicenter about 4 miles south-southeast of Thabeikkyin Township at a depth of 6 kilometers. Similarly, at approximately 8:12 AM on July 17, a minor earthquake with a magnitude of 4.0 occurred with its epicenter about 15 miles east of Sintku Township at a depth of 14 kilometers, the statement also indicated. Seismologists have stated that due to frequent earthquakes along the Sagaing, Mandalay, Bago, Yangon, Rakhine, and Chin regions, which have active fault lines including the Sagaing Fault, it is necessary to always be vigilant regarding earthquakes.