Myanmar earthquake: What we know

Widespread destruction has been caused by a huge earthquake hitting central Myanmar.

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The magnitude-7.7 tremor was felt elsewhere, including in Thailand and south-west China.

More than 1,600 people have died and more than 3,000 have been injured, although it is difficult to obtain accurate information.

Here is what we know so far.

The earthquake's epicentre was located 16km (10 miles) north-west of Myanmar's city Sagaing, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.

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