A major, 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck in Myanmar on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey. At a depth of about six miles, the quake was relatively shallow, which made it likely to cause violent shaking.

At 7.7, the Myanmar quake was powerful enough to cause damage and devastation. Here are the 10 largest earthquakes in world history since 1900, according to the U.S. Geological Survey: An 8.6 quake off the coast of Sumatra on April 11,

Here's the science behind the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that hit Myanmar on Friday (March 28). A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit central Myanmar (formerly Burma) Friday (March 28), shaking Mandalay,