While the occupants of the Chabad building were safe, nine people were killed in the Thai capital.
The epicenter was about 17.2 km from the city of Mandalay, which has a population of about 1.2 million, according to USGS.
Experts note absence of main earthquake amid ongoing seismic activity.
On Wednesday, the deputy head of the National Security Council convened an urgent discussion on the matter.
Geologist Celal Şengör warned of an imminent risk of a devastating earthquake and tsunami that could strike Istanbul and the Marmara region.
“It does not happen often, but if you are in Iran, be on extra alert as well,” Hoogerbeets added.
Japan's government and experts have issued a warning about the increasing likelihood of a mega-earthquake striking the nation within the next 30 years.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said all-out search and rescue efforts should be carried out to minimize casualties, properly resettle the affected people, and ensure a safe and warm winter.
In experiments conducted in Sicily on the slopes of Mount Etna, sensors showed that goats became nervous before an eruption.
"There is no indication of a security incident," the IDF said.
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