A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck central Myanmar on Sunday (April 13) morning, adding fresh strain to a country already reeling from a deadly quake just over two weeks ago.
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The latest tremor hit near the small city of Meiktila, midway between Mandalay and the capital Naypyitaw, according to the United States Geological Survey.
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The quake, one of the strongest aftershocks since the catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake on March 28, occurred as civil war-ravaged Myanmar continues to grapple with a massive humanitarian crisis.
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Officials said there were no immediate reports of major damage or casualties from the Sunday tremor, although residents in Wundwin township, near the epicentre, reported cracked ceilings and frightened crowds fleeing buildings.
With inputs from AP
