Earthquake of 6.8m hits Bagan today, 26th August

Not much detail on casualties but some stupas extensively damaged.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/aug/24/myanmar-struck-by-6-8-magnitude-earthquake
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24th August.

Thankfully it seems that there are very few casualties but there appears to be extensive temple damage. This story is being reported on now by all the major news agencies worldwide.

24th August.

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Hopefully the casualties stay low. But, the Bagan temples seem to have taken a bit hit. Guess it will be a few days before the full extent is known.

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