Central Myanmar shaken by new quake in one of the biggest aftershocks since March 28 temblor

A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near Meiktila, Myanmar, on Sunday, following a devastating 7.7 magnitude quake on March 28 that resulted in 3,649 deaths and over 5,000 injuries. The latest quake, which occurred during the country’s Thingyan holiday, was felt strongly in Wundwin township, leading to minor damage but no immediate reports of major casualties. The United Nations has warned that the March earthquake has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar, disrupting agriculture and damaging healthcare facilities.