5.1 magnitude fresh termors strike Naypyitaw a day after deadly earthquake rocked Myanmar

Fresh earthquake of 5.1 magnitude struck Naypyidaw on Saturday, a day after a deadly earthquake wreaked havoc in the country, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reports. 

The tremors were felt around 2.50 pm near Myanmar's capital, Naypyidaw, at a depth of 10 kilometres, according to the USGS. 

The extent of damage or details



of any casualties due to the fresh tremors are yet unknown.  On Friday, a devastating earthquake of 7.7 magnitude hit Myanmar, killing at least a thousand and destroying multiple structures in the country. The fresh tremors struck capital Naypyidaw as authorities were engaged in repair work, while phone and internet services remain down in major parts of the country.