What caused the earthquake in Myanmar, and why was it so devastating?

The earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand does not surprise experts – the region is known for a certain reason that the earth is quaking.

Strong earth plate movements are not unusual in Southeast Asia, but this time, after a rest period, great tensions erupted. A look at the causes and possible consequences.

What caused the earthquake in Myanmar, and why was it so devastating?

This earthquake was the result of a strike-slip fault movement along the Sagaing Fault line, which runs north to south within Myanmar.

What caused the powerful Myanmar earthquake?

Myanmar’s location between two tectonic plates – the India and Eurasia plates – places it at particular risk of quakes.

Berlin - The severe earthquake in Southeast Asia caused the earth to quake for minutes. Experts explain why it came to how strong it was and what consequences it still threatens.

On the occasion of the strong earthquake in Myanmar, Akis Tselentis referred in his publication to how distant and strong earthquakes affect Greece.