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Earthquake Strikes Myanmar Again: Thousands Flee Homes Overnight in High-Risk Zone
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News18•04-10-2026, 08:14
Earthquake Strikes Myanmar Again: Thousands Flee Homes Overnight in High-Risk Zone
- •A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar late Saturday night, October 3, 2026, at 11:42 PM IST.
- •The epicenter was 120 kilometers deep, and there are currently no reports of casualties or property damage.
- •Myanmar is located in the highly earthquake-prone Himalayan region, classified under India's highest risk category, Zone VI.
- •The Indian government is strengthening earthquake monitoring, risk assessment, and disaster preparedness in the Himalayan region.
- •The National Center for Seismology (NCS) is conducting microzonation studies and developing an Earthquake Early Warning (EEW) system for India.
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A powerful earthquake measuring 4.6 on the Richter scale struck Myanmar late Saturday night, October 3, 2026, at 11:42 PM IST. The epicenter was recorded at a depth of 120 kilometers underground.
According to India's earthquake zone map, the entire Himalayan region falls into the highest risk category, which is earthquake zone VI, indicating intense geological activity and the potential for strong earthquakes.
India is expanding its seismic monitoring network, improving data collection systems, and developing an Earthquake Early Warning system. Additionally, ten P-alert instruments have been installed in the Himachal Himalayas to quickly detect ground motion and estimate intensity.
