M6.9 · 2016 Kani earthquake

Wednesday, April 13, 2016 · 1:55 PM – 2:05 PM
76 km SE of Mawlaik, Myanmar

A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Myanmar 135 km (84 mi) north-west of Mandalay on April 13 with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VI (Strong). It struck at 8:25 pm local time, and was centered in an isolated area. The estimated depth was 134 km. It lasted for around one minute according to Xinhua reporters. Magnitude 6.9 (mww), 136 km deep, 76 km SE of Mawlaik, Myanmar — 23.09°N, 94.87°E. April 13, 2016 at 13:55 UTC. Deaths: 2 (Wikidata). Felt reports to USGS: 289. Wiki link https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/us20005hqz Data: US Geological Survey (public domain).