EARLIER SHOCKS. 



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Maung Maun// Tin, Sub-divisional Officer. — Three shocks in 

 ,, . . quick succession were felt about 3 p.m. on 



f"^ May 2Ut, 



Mr. Hampton, Sub -divisional Officer. — A "lower air vibration," 

 was heard iust before and during the severe 



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shock of May 21st. The sound appeared to 

 be towards the south. 



Myingyan District. 



The Township Officer.— Time 3-8 p.m.. by 

 uncorrected watches. Direction S. W. — N. E. 

 Mr. II. N. Tuck, I.C.S. — He was on Mount Popa on 

 May the 21st. 1912, and felt a slight 

 shock. 



Natogyi. 



Popa. 



Meiktila District. 



Correspondent in the " ; Rangoon Gazette" — At 2-55 p.m. on May 



,, ., ., 21st a violent earthquake shock was exneri- 



Meiktua. . . J 



enced. It lasted quite a minute, set dogs 



howling, and brought the people in a panic from their houses 

 into the streets. Many fell ill with nausea without comprehend- 

 ing the cause. 



Magwe District. 



The Sub-divisional Officer. — A very slight shock was felt about 



3-5 p.m. on Mav 21st. 11112. It lasted about 

 Paangdwingyx. . * 



\ ol a minute. 



Mr, Ripley. — Time 3-30 p.m. (guessed). Duration about 10 



seconds. Direction N. to S. as free Bwinginc 



Nvaunglimaw. , . n \ ° 



objects were caused to move m that direction. 



Yamethin District. 



The Meteorological Reporter. — May 21st at 3 p.m. by railway time. 

 Observer standing indoors. After a moment's 



Yainetliin. .. _ . . 



trembling 2 sliocks were felt, ol suilieient 

 intensity to crack the walls of buildings and throw down loose 

 objects. Duration 3 seconds. No unusual sounds were heard. 



