1956 Sagaing earthquake

1956 Sagaing earthquake
Date July 16, 1956 (1956-07-16)
Magnitude Mw 7.1 [1]
Depth 25 km (16 mi) [1]
Epicenter 22°05′N 95°49′E / 22.08°N 95.82°E / 22.08; 95.82Coordinates: 22°05′N 95°49′E / 22.08°N 95.82°E / 22.08; 95.82 [1]
Casualties 38 deaths

The 1956 Sagaing earthquake occurred on July 16, 1956 at 15:07 UTC. The earthquake was located near Sagaing, Burma.[2] This earthquake had a magnitude of Mw 7.1.[1]

38 people died because of the earthquake.[3] Several pagodas, including the Mingun Pagoda, were severely damaged.[4] The earthquake was close to the Shan-Sagaing Fault.[5] However, the focal mechanism remains undetermined.[6] The intensity reached MM VIII to MM IX near the epicenter.[2]

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