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Powerful Earthquakes Strike Central and South Asia, No Damage Reported

4/13/2025

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On April 13, 2025, a series of four earthquakes rattled Central and South Asia, sending shockwaves of fear through India, Myanmar, and Tajikistan. The most powerful tremor, a 6.1 magnitude quake in Tajikistan, was closely followed by a 5.5 magnitude aftershock in Myanmar, still reeling from a recent disaster. Thankfully, no significant damage or injuries were reported.

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Story summary

On April 13, 2025, a series of four earthquakes rattled Central and South Asia, sending shockwaves of fear through India, Myanmar, and Tajikistan. The most powerful tremor, a 6.1 magnitude quake in Tajikistan, was closely followed by a 5.5 magnitude aftershock in Myanmar, still reeling from a recent disaster. Thankfully, no significant damage or injuries were reported.