Myanmar: Magnitude-5.0 earthquake occurs near border of Chin State and Magway Region at around 03:18 Feb. 12

A magnitude-5.0 earthquake occurred in eastern Chin State, near the state's border with Magway Region, at around 03:18 Feb. 12. The epicenter was about 103 km (64 miles) northwest of Chauk, Myanmar. The tremor occurred at a depth of about 71 km (44 miles), and light shaking may have been felt in parts of Chin State and Magway Region. There have been no initial reports of damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake; significant damage is unlikely. It could take several hours until authorities can conduct comprehensive damage assessments, especially in remote areas. Aftershocks are likely over the coming days.

Officials may temporarily shut down transportation infrastructure in the tremor zone to check for damage. Minor disruptions could occur during shutdowns, but service will likely resume quickly if no damage is found. Utility outages are possible, particularly near the earthquake's epicenter.