Another earthquake shakes Myanmar: shock waves reach Papua New Guinea!

Another earthquake shakes Myanmar: shock waves reach Papua New Guinea!

Today, April 13, 2025, a magnitude 5.6 earthquake was recorded in Myanmar, which occurred at a depth of 35 kilometers. How Krone.at reported, the epicenter was near the city of Mandalay, which was already affected by an even stronger earthquake of magnitude 7.7 on March 28, 2023. This past earthquake is considered one of the strongest in a century, according to the military junta, and resulted in thousands of deaths and injuries in the region.

In addition, another earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 was recorded in Papua New Guinea, the epicenter of which was around ten kilometers deep. The tremors from this quake could have been clearly felt due to the shallow depth. There is currently no information available about possible damage or injuries in Papua New Guinea Salzburg24 reported.

Geological activity in the region

Both earthquakes occurred in a region located in the Pacific Ring of Fire. Around 90 percent of all global earthquakes are assigned to this geological zone and 75 percent of active volcanoes are located there. The Pacific Ring of Fire stretches for about 40,000 kilometers and runs along the west coast of South, Central and North America, across the Aleutian Trench to Kamchatka, Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia and New Zealand, such as fr.de explained.

The geological features of the Pacific Ring of Fire significantly increase the risk of seismic activity. Several tectonic plates meet here. Historical earthquakes, such as the 1960 Chile earthquake with a magnitude of 9.5 and the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, illustrate the danger of this zone.

Recent events underscore the ongoing geological threat in this region. Scientists are working to improve early warning systems for tsunamis and volcanic eruptions to better protect the population and educate people about the dangers in this active seismic region.