[Regnum] An earthquake of magnitude 5 was recorded on April 1, 16 km from the city of Mandalay in Myanmar. This follows from data from the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded near the city of Mandalay in Myanmar
The tremors began at approximately 14:02 Moscow time. Seismologists estimate them at 5 points on the Richter scale. The earthquake is located at a depth of 10 km.
As reported by the Regnum news agency, the Russian Emergencies Ministry staff worked at 18 points at the site of destruction in Mandalay. Rescuers also plan to conduct rescue operations after the earthquake outside the city. In addition, on April 1, the Russian Emergencies Ministry airmobile hospital began receiving the first victims in Mandalay. More than 20 doctors provide qualified medical care to those in need.
On March 28, a powerful earthquake occurred in Myanmar, the magnitude of which, according to various sources, was from 7.7 to 7.9. The epicenter of the tremors was located near the second largest city of Myanmar - Mandalay. The first earthquake was followed by a second one with a magnitude of 6.4.
As of April 1, the death toll exceeded 2,700 people, 4,500 were injured to varying degrees of severity. 441 people are listed as missing.
On the orders of Russian President Vladimir Putin, two Russian Emergencies Ministry planes with a combined team of 120 rescuers were sent to Myanmar. On the night of March 31, they rescued a woman from under the rubble, who had lain under the collapsed structures for two days.
Later, the Russian Emergencies Ministry sent two more special Il-76 aircraft with 95 rescuers on board to earthquake-hit Myanmar. The team included canine teams and medical workers. Specialists from the Russian Federation will work in the most affected areas.