The location is located along the 1,200 km Sagaing fracture, the boundary between the Indian array and the Burma array, making it easy for Myanmar to encounter strong earthquakes.
The rescue team near a building collapsed by the earthquake in Myanmar on March 28. Image: Reuters
The 7.7 -degree earthquake occurred in Myanmar at 12h50 on March 28 (13h20 hours in Hanoi) with the concussion near Sagaing, only 16 km northwest of the city, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The depth of the earthquake is recorded at 10 km and vibration can feel far away to Bangkok, Thailand, causing many residents to rush to the road in a panic. The house shook, many swimming pools overflow.
The Myanmar military government has issued an emergency in six regions and urged the international community to help. Experts warn that the likelihood of damage is very high because there are many crowded residential areas along the fracture, according to India Today.
Sagaing fault runs along Myanmar. Image: Lyell Collection
The fierce history of Sagaing
The seismic event today highlights the situation that is easily affected by the earthquake of Myanmar, mainly due to the location along the Sagaing fracture, a large boundary of the Indian array and the Burma array. This fault runs about 1,200 km long through the country and has a history of strong seismic activity. The geological complexity of the area originates from the continuous collision of tectonic plates, increasing earthquake.
The high -rise building is collapsing due to vibration in Sue, Bangkok. Video:Phoenix TV
Sagaing fault involved some past earthquakes, including a 7.7 -degree strong earthquake in 1946 and 6.8 degrees in 2012, revealed the sensitivity to the area of the region. Sagaing fault is a type of fault where two blocks of soil moves across each other. How fast this motion research scientists occur and make estimates from 11 to 18 mm per year.
The research results confirmed that the fault always moved, the pressure accumulated over time. When this pressure is suddenly released, it causes earthquakes. The measurement speed (up to 18 mm per year) indicates a large motion, meaning that there is more energy stored and can be released as a strong earthquake.
While the authorities are assessing the situation and collecting information about the possible impact, the latest earthquake shows that Myanmar is easily affected by such events. With previous and historical broken lines, the previous seismic events, the preparation and response played a key role to help protect the community safety in this earthquake area.