5.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Mandalay in Myanmar, latest in string of aftershocks

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Myanmar's second-largest city on Sunday, the USGS said, the latest in a string of aftershocks following Friday's devastating temblor.

People in the streets of Mandalay screamed as the aftershock hit.

Friday's 7.7 magnitude quake hit near the city, bringing down scores of buildings and damaging other infrastructure.

So far, more than 1,600 people have been reported dead and more than 3,400 missing but the numbers are expected to rise.

Further details awaited.