An earthquake of magnitude 6.8 hit Myanmar on Wednesday evening, news agency Reuters reported. The quake struck 143 km (88 miles) west of the city of Meiktila, the agency said. Tremors were felt in parts of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar and Assam. Highlights • The earthquake struck central Myanmar on Wednesday, USGS said• The quake struck at a depth of 84 km, the agency said• There were no immediate reports of loss to life or propertyPeople rushed out of their houses and offices after tremors were felt in Kolkata

Source: Times of India August 24, 2016 10:49 UTC