Magnitude five earthquake in Myanmar felt in Laos' Golden Triangle special economic zone

A magnitude five earthquake felt in the Golden Triangle SEZ has residents gathering outside buildings. - Laotian Times

YANGON, July 24: Two strong earthquakes struck Myanmar late Saturday evening near the border with Laos, with effects felt as far as the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Bokeo Province, reports Laotian Times.

According to information from the Ministry of Energy and Mines, the first quake measured 5.5 on the Richter scale and occurred at approximately 23:30 yesterday evening.