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“Severe” shaking — enough to topple chimneys and greatly damage poorly built buildings — may be felt a bit farther away from the ruptured fault, including in downtown L.A.,

Myanmar, for example, which was recently struck by a massive earthquake that killed thousands and toppled buildings, has been deprived of life-saving recovery materials.

He claimed universities were "nearing or toppling into an economic abyss".

There have been reports of widespread devastation in the Saigaing region and in Mandalay, where buildings have been flattened and temple spires toppled.

There have been reports of widespread devastation in the Saigaing region and Mandalay, including flattened buildings and temple spires toppled.