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A magnitude-5.9 earthquake hit eastern Myanmar in Shan State at around 23:37 on 21 July, according to seismic monitors in the region and Europe.
The epicentre was about 53 kilometers (32 miles) south of Kengtung, Myanmar. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 10 kilometers (6 miles), and strong eastern shaking was probably felt in parts of Myanmar near the epicentre, with light-to-moderate shaking felt in parts of far northern Thailand, far northwestern Laos, and far southern China.
There have been no initial reports of damage or consequence as a result of the earthquake; However, significant damage is possible in areas near the epicentre.
In Kengtung (pop. 171,600) located 62 kilometers from the epicentre, Tachilek (pop. 51,600) 70 kilometers away, and Mae Sai (pop. 27,500) 72 kilometers away, the quake should have been felt as light shaking, reported the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ).
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