Guwahati, March 29 -- A earthquake struck Myanmar near its capital, Naypyidaw, on March 29, following the devastating 7.7 magnitude quake that hit Mandalay a day earlier, killing over 1,000 people.

The latest quake occurred at 2:50 pm at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Authorities are yet to assess the damage or report casualties from this aftershock, which shook the same region affected by Friday's disaster.

The recent tremor came as rescue teams worked to repair damaged roads and infrastructure in Naypyidaw, where electricity, phone, and internet services remain disrupted.

The death toll from the 7.7 magnitude earthquake on March 28 has risen to 1,002, with 2,376 reported injuries, a...