Yangon,(thestates.news) | Myanmar observed a one-minute silence on Tuesday to honor the victims of the devastating earthquake that has claimed over 2,000 lives. At precisely 12:51:02 local time, the moment the 7.9-magnitude quake struck near Mandalay, sirens rang out across the nation in remembrance of those lost. Myanmar announced on Monday a week-long mourning period following a 7.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28. (S-UNI)