At 5:04 p.m. local time, a magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck the central region of Myanmar near Bagan. The quake was felt as far away as Bangladesh, Thailand, and India, and at least three people were killed.

Country Coordinator Bill Kwon sent in the following report, which was received from a local leader:

“The earthquake was so strong, 6.8, but it did happen in a rural and less populated area of the middle part of the region. By the grace of God, our churches are safe and no reports of damage have been received from the Yangon and Tahan zones.”

More information will be posted as it is made available.

--Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region