Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Strikes Near Myanmar-India Border

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Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Strikes Near Myanmar-India Border, EMSC Says​

By Reuters
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Aug. 22, 2025

(Reuters) -A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck near the Myanmar-India border on Friday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said.
The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), EMSC said.


(Reporting by Harshita Meenaktshi in Bengaluru; Editing by Jacqueline Wong)

 

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Strong earthquake of 5.6 magnitude strikes the border of Myanmar and India​

August 22, 202526

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre announced today, Friday, August 22, that a strong earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale occurred near the border between Myanmar and India.

The center explained that the epicenter of the earthquake was only 10 kilometers deep, indicating that its impact may be clear and tangible in the surrounding areas, especially in regions close to the epicenter.

This earthquake comes amid increased seismic activity in the region, as earthquake experts warned of the possibility of aftershocks that may follow this initial quake, necessitating greater vigilance and preparedness from residents and local authorities.

At the same time, the Chilean coasts experienced a stronger earthquake measuring 7.5, but the relevant authorities confirmed that there is no risk of tsunami waves threatening coastal areas, which helped alleviate fears among the population.

These recurring earthquakes in various parts of the world serve as a constant reminder of the importance of enhancing preventive measures and emergency preparedness, especially in areas prone to seismic activity, in order to minimize potential losses of life and property.

The relevant authorities continue to monitor the developments of these earthquakes and provide necessary updates to ensure everyone's safety.

 

[Hightech88]

These two are sick cuntries. Magnitude should increase to 9.5 is the best.

 

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These two are sick cuntries. Magnitude should increase to 9.5 is the best.

Should increase to 100. Flatten both countries in a few seconds and save the world.some oxygen.

 

[Hightech88]

Should increase to 100. Flatten both countries in a few seconds and save the world.some oxygen.

Magnitude 9.5 is the maximum historical limit else rest of countries also GG LOL.

AI Overview

No, there isn't a recorded or feasible magnitude 10 earthquake because no known fault on Earth is long enough to generate one; a magnitude 10 quake would require a fault line that extends almost around the planet. While theoretically possible under extreme conditions, such as a simultaneous rupture of multiple large fault systems, it is highly improbable due to the limitations of Earth's tectonic plates and the energy required. The largest recorded earthquake was a 9.5 magnitude event in Chile in 1960.

The 1960 9.5 magnitude earthquake in Chile, also known as the Great Chilean Earthquake or Valdivia earthquake, was the most powerful earthquake ever recorded, causing widespread destruction, landslides, and a catastrophic Pacific-wide tsunami. The event killed at least 1,655 people in Chile and left millions homeless, with the tsunami also causing hundreds of deaths in Hawaii, Japan, the Philippines, and the western United States. The earthquake resulted from the massive subduction of the Nazca Plate under the South American Plate and spurred the creation of the first Pacific-wide tsunami warning system.

Why a Magnitude 10 Earthquake Is Unlikely

• Fault Length Limitations:
  The magnitude of an earthquake is directly related to the length of the fault on which it occurs. To produce a magnitude 10 earthquake, the fault would need to be approximately 3,000 kilometers (1,900 miles) long or more, which is beyond the known extent of any continuous fault system on Earth.
  
  
• Tectonic Plate Structure:
  Earth's tectonic plates and the way they move do not support a continuous fault of such immense length. The largest known faults are found at subduction zones, but even the largest have limits to their length and rupture potential.
  
  
• Energy Requirements:
  A magnitude 10 earthquake would require an immense amount of energy, far more than what is accumulated and released by even the largest known tectonic plate movements.
  
  
• Historical Record:
  The largest earthquake ever recorded was a 9.5 in Valdivia, Chile, in 1960. There is no geological or historical evidence of any earthquake reaching magnitude 10.

Theoretical Possibilities

• Mega-Ruptures:
  A magnitude 10 event might only be possible if a series of large, connected fault zones ruptured simultaneously. For example, a combined rupture of the Japan Trench and the Kuril–Kamchatka Trench has been suggested as a theoretical scenario.
  
  
• Non-Tectonic Events:
  The only way to generate a magnitude 10 or higher event is through non-tectonic sources, such as a large asteroid impact.

 

[Hightech88]

Should strike right at the epicenter here. Then we can achieve the first stage towards world peace...:

 

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