5.6 magnitude earthquake jolts Myanmar just days after devastating tremors killed 3,000

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck near Myanmar's south coast, following last week's magnitude 7.7 quake in the country. This latest tremor comes just days after the devastating earlier earthquake, which caused widespread destruction and loss of life, further straining relief efforts in the region.

The magnitude 7.7 quake, which struck last Friday, caused widespread destruction, toppling buildings, collapsing bridges, and damaging roads. The official death



toll has risen to 3,003, with over 4,500 injured, though local reports suggest the actual figures may be higher. This disaster has compounded an already critical humanitarian crisis in Myanmar, where over 3 million people were displaced and nearly 20 million were in need of aid even before the earthquake, according to the United Nations.

Meanwhile, Myanmar's ruling military has announced a temporary ceasefire in the ongoing civil war to support relief efforts.