A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, March 28, 2025, at around 1:20 p.m. local time, according to official geological monitoring agencies. The tremor, which originated near the city of Monywa, was strong enough to be felt across multiple neighboring countries, including Vietnam, Thailand, China, Laos, and India.
The seismic event was followed just 10 minutes later by another notable earthquake — this time a 6.4-magnitude aftershock — approximately 20 kilometers away from the town of Kyaukse, also in Myanmar.
Epicenter Details and Depth
According to India’s National Center for Seismology, the epicenter of the primary 7.7-magnitude quake was located at:
- Latitude: 21.93°N
- Longitude: 96.07°E
- Depth: 10 kilometers
- Region: Near Monywa, Central Myanmar
The shallow depth of the earthquake is a major factor in why the tremors were felt over such a wide area.
Widespread Tremors Across Southeast Asia
In Vietnam, residents in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and several other urban areas reported feeling the tremors, especially those living in high-rise apartment buildings. Many shared their experiences on social media, describing the sensation as a swaying or rolling motion lasting several seconds.
Authorities confirmed that the earthquake was indeed felt in Vietnam, although no structural damage or injuries have been reported at this time.
