Magnitude-6.9 earthquake strikes Myanmar

It is not known if there are any casualties as yet, but the earthquake is expected to have "a high humanitarian impact" based on the magnitude and the closeness of high population levels, according to the Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System.

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The huge tremor measured 7.0 on the Richter scale, according to the US Geological Survey (USGC). It is not clear at this stage if there are any casualties – or the extent of the damage. The quake struck in the northwest of the country, 62 miles north

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their party felt tremors from the Myanmar earthquake in Kaziranga National Park. Everyone is safe. – @RoyalReporter. See original on twitter.com · Alert my friends. 6 WHOA!

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their party felt tremors from the Myanmar earthquake in Kaziranga National Park. Everyone is safe. – @RoyalReporter. See original on twitter.com · Alert my friends. 6 WHOA!