Strong tremor shakes Bhutan

Bhutan and the region have felt the strong shake when a powerful earthquake strikes Myanmar on Wednesday evening.

According to the US Geological Survey reports the 6.9 magnitude quake took place at a depth of around 140km, north-west of Mandalay. There were no initial reports of any fatalities.

Bhutanese as far as Paro reported they felt the strong tremor of the earthquake 7:55 PM local time. The Chinese official Xinhua news agency said strong tremors were also felt in Tibet, with many residents of Lhasa drawn out on the streets.

The tremor could be felt in the north-east Indian state of Assam, where the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are staying. The royal couple is spending Wednesday night in the park and will travel to Bhutan on Thursday.

An earthquake measuring 6.7 magnitude hit north-east India in January, near its borders with Myanmar and Bangladesh, killing at least nine people.