A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Myanmar near the border with India, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre reported on April 1, as the country continues to reel from a powerful quake that devastated large parts of the country last week, TASS reported.

The latest tremor’s epicentre was located 16 kilometres southeast of Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city with a population of about 1.2mn. The quake originated at a depth of 10 kilometres, according to the seismological centre. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, but the new quake adds to fears of further destruction in an already battered region. Myanmar was struck by a powerful earthquake on March 28, which the Thai Meteorological Department estimated at a magnitude of 8.2. That initial quake was followed by a strong aftershock measuring 6.4.

The tremors were felt across neighbouring countries, including Thailand, China, and Vietnam, and caused widespread destruction. Authorities in Myanmar said the death toll has surpassed 2,700, with thousands more injured and hundreds still missing. Rescue operations continue in affected areas, with emergency teams struggling to clear debris and provide medical aid. The disaster has also impacted Thailand, where at least 20 deaths have been reported in Bangkok.

International aid has begun arriving in Myanmar, with Russia dispatching search-and-rescue teams, K-9 units, and medical personnel to assist in relief efforts. Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his condolences to Myanmar’s leadership over the disaster. With aftershocks continuing to shake the region, authorities warn that further tremors could cause additional damage and complicate ongoing rescue and recovery operations.