Earthquake recorded off Myanmar's coast, shakes buildings in Thailand
Bangkok: An earthquake was recorded off the southern coast of Myanmar on Monday with tremors also felt in Thailand, but there were no immediate reports of major damage.
The 5.1 magnitude quake was recorded about 152 kilometres south of Yangon, Myanmar's biggest city, at 10 kilometers below the surface at 8.10 am, according to Myanmar's meteorology department.
Thailand's meteorological department reported the earthquake as 6 magnitude at 8.40 am and said tremors were felt in the capital Bangkok and nearby Nonthaburi province, about 450 kilometres from the epicentre.
The United States Geological Survey measured the earthquake at 5.6 magnitude.
Different agencies often have different preliminary measurements for earthquakes.
Many people in high-rise buildings in Bangkok reported feeling the tremors for 15 to 30 seconds, according to the public report section of the Thai government's Earthquake Observation Division website.
There were no immediate reports of any significant damage or casualties.
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Delhi: Boy stabbed to death over 'controversial' social media comments, 2 juveniles held
New Delhi (PTI): A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death at Ramleela ground in northwest Delhi for allegedly making social media comments that police described as "controversial", an official said on Wednesday.
According to the police, the assailants, also minors, attacked him with a knife, inflicting multiple stab wounds.
"A PCR call was received in the Shalimar Bagh Police Station regarding an injured boy lying in Ramleela ground. The police team reached the spot and found him with multiple stab wounds," a police officer said.
He was working as a labourer in a banquet hall for the last two days, the officer said. An FIR was registered and the police apprehended two juveniles in the case.
Preliminary investigation reveals that the deceased was stabbed due to an ongoing enmity, the officer said.
During questioning, the accused told the police that the victim had made "controversial comments" against them on social media. Following which, they intercepted him at Ramleela ground and stabbed him. He died on the spot, officer said.
"We have recovered a dagger and the victim's mobile phone. Further investigation in the case is underway," he added.
