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Kyaukpyu. — Meteorological Observer. — The earthquake shock was felt at 
16 hours 55 minutes, Burma Standard Time, and lasted for 80 seconds. Only 
one shock was felt and no unusual sound was noticed. A few objects were 
overturned and the shock was felt by everyone. 
Kyauktaw (Aky ah).— Sub-divisional Officer. — The earthquake shock was 
felt at 4-45 p.m., Burma Standard Time and lasted for 1 minute 45 
seconds. Three distinct shocks were felt with an interval of 15 to 20 seconds 
between and a rumbhng noise was heard which approached from the south 
and passed away towards the north. The shock was felt by everyone, but was 
not strong enough to overturn objects. 
LuNGLEU, LusHAi Hii,LS.^ — The Sub-divisional Officer, Lungleh. — The earth- 
quake shock was felt for about thirty seconds all over the sub-division. 
No damage has been reported. 
Mawlaik (Upper Chindwin). — Deputy Commissioner.— The exact time of 
the earthquake was not noticed. The shock was felt by everyone, but no 
damage was done to buildings. 
Midnapue. — Meteorological Observer.- — The earthquake was felt at 10-14 
Indian Standard Time and lasted for about two seconds. Three separate 
sho.ks were felt accompanied by a sound likened to the noise made by a 
rapidly moving train. Was not strong enough to overturn objects. 
MiNBYA (Akyab). — Sub-divisional Officer. — The exact time of the earthquake 
shock was not noted. Two distinct shocks were felt, the second being much 
stronger than the first. The duration of the earthquake was about 10 seconds 
and it was felt by everyone. It was not strong enough to overturn objects. 
Nageakata (Jalpaiguei Disteict). — Meteorological Observer. — The earthquake 
was felt at 15-35, Indian Standard Time and lasted nearly 60 seconds. Two 
shocks could be distinguished and a sound like the sound made by a rapidly 
moving railway train accompanied the shock. 
Naeainganj. — Meteorological Observer. — The earthquake was felt at 15-51 
Indian Standard Time and lasted for about one and a half minutes. Only 
one shock was felt and it was accompanied by a sound likened to that 
made by an approaching motor car. The shock was felt by everyone and a 
few light ornaments were overturned. Cracks ajjpeared in places from which 
sand and water gushed out for nearly an hour. 
Noakhali. — Meteorological Observer. — The earthquake occurred at 15-50 
Indian Standard Time and lasted for nearly \\ minutes. The shock was 
continuous and no unusual sound was noticed. It was felt by everyone 
and light objects were overturned in some cases. A few small cracks were 
caused in the walls of buildings. 
Pabna. — Newspaper report. — An earthquake shock of rather severe nature 
was felt at about 4 p.m. (? local time). No damage was done to property. 
Purnea.- — Deputy Commissioner. — The earthquake shock was not sufficiently 
violent to overturn objects although it was felt by everyone. A motor car 
standing under a porch and facing north was seen to move slightly towards 
the north. 
Rangamati.— (C7i/</a(/o/((7 HUls Tracts). — The Superintendent, Chittagong Hill 
Tracts. The earthquake occurred at 15-50, Indian Standard Time, and 
