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Myanmar struck by 81 aftershocks following 7.9-magnitude earthquake

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Search and rescue operations are ongoing as of April 3 in Mandalay, which suffered extensive damage from the earthquake (Photo: Myanmar Fire Services Department) via Myanmar-Now

YANGON, April 5: As of Saturday, Myanmar has experienced 81 aftershocks ranging in magnitude from 2.8 to 7.5, according to the country's Department of Meteorology and Hydrology.

These tremors followed the powerful 7.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar at 12:51 p.m. local time on March 28. 

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