An earthquake struck Yangon Region , with residents across the city reporting that the tremor was clearly felt. The earthquake occurred at around 8:35 a.m. on May 18, and many residents said the shaking was noticeable. “The earthquake shook quite strongly. It lasted about 10 seconds. Since I live in an apartment building, it was very noticeable,” a resident from Thaketa Township said. “I was downstairs eating breakfast, so I felt the earthquake very clearly,” a resident from Kyauktada Township said.