6 Chinese nationals killed, 13 injured in strong earthquake in Myanmar

The Chinese Embassy in Myanmar confirmed that as of 11am Beijing time (3am GMT) on Wednesday, a powerful earthquake in Myanmar has resulted in the deaths of six Chinese citizens and injuries to 13 others.

The death toll from the 7.9-magnitude devastating earthquake in Myanmar has climbed to 3,645, with 5,017 people injured and 148 still missing, as of 6pm local time on Tuesday, according to a statement from Myanmar’s State Administration Council’s Information Team.