Major earthquake strikes Myanmar, tremors experienced in Thailand
A skyscraper under construction has collapsed in Bangkok, resulting in the death of one worker and injuries to 50 others, according to rescuers. A significant earthquake has struck Myanmar, sending shockwaves that caused damage throughout the...
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A skyscraper under construction has collapsed in Bangkok, resulting in the death of one worker and injuries to 50 others, according to rescuers.
A significant earthquake has struck Myanmar, sending shockwaves that caused damage throughout the country and impacted neighboring Thailand.
The Thai capital, Bangkok, witnessed the collapse of a building due to the quake on Friday, leading to one worker's death and the wounding of 50 others, as reported by emergency services. Authorities indicated that some individuals remain trapped beneath the rubble, although their exact number is currently unknown.
The US Geological Survey recorded a 7.7-magnitude earthquake centered northwest of the city of Sagaing in central Myanmar, occurring at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. Shortly thereafter, a 6.4-magnitude aftershock hit the same region.
Witnesses in Mandalay, Myanmar, reported to Reuters that several buildings had collapsed as a result of the tremors.
A tweet from an observer noted, "There was also such a similar scale earthquake that happened 100 years ago in the same area, where the famous ruins of Mingun Pahtotawgyi and Bell remain. My experts have been predicting that another strong one is imminent over the past year."
An AFP journalist in Naypyidaw, situated south of Sagaing, described roads cracking and portions of ceilings falling from buildings.
Social media footage showed chaos in Mandalay, with people screaming and crying in response to the earthquake.
In Bangkok, skyscrapers swayed from the tremors, prompting both locals and tourists to evacuate to the streets in a state of panic.
A 30-story building under construction collapsed in the Chatuchak Park area of the capital, with reports of damage across other city areas.
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has declared Bangkok "an emergency zone" and directed local authorities in other provinces to treat the earthquake as "a national emergency."
Tremors were also felt in Yunnan province in southwest China, according to the China Earthquake Administration.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed readiness to provide assistance, stating, "Concerned by the situation in the wake of the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand."
Max Fischer for TROIB News
A significant earthquake has struck Myanmar, sending shockwaves that caused damage throughout the country and impacted neighboring Thailand.
The Thai capital, Bangkok, witnessed the collapse of a building due to the quake on Friday, leading to one worker's death and the wounding of 50 others, as reported by emergency services. Authorities indicated that some individuals remain trapped beneath the rubble, although their exact number is currently unknown.
The US Geological Survey recorded a 7.7-magnitude earthquake centered northwest of the city of Sagaing in central Myanmar, occurring at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers. Shortly thereafter, a 6.4-magnitude aftershock hit the same region.
Witnesses in Mandalay, Myanmar, reported to Reuters that several buildings had collapsed as a result of the tremors.
A tweet from an observer noted, "There was also such a similar scale earthquake that happened 100 years ago in the same area, where the famous ruins of Mingun Pahtotawgyi and Bell remain. My experts have been predicting that another strong one is imminent over the past year."
An AFP journalist in Naypyidaw, situated south of Sagaing, described roads cracking and portions of ceilings falling from buildings.
Social media footage showed chaos in Mandalay, with people screaming and crying in response to the earthquake.
In Bangkok, skyscrapers swayed from the tremors, prompting both locals and tourists to evacuate to the streets in a state of panic.
A 30-story building under construction collapsed in the Chatuchak Park area of the capital, with reports of damage across other city areas.
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has declared Bangkok "an emergency zone" and directed local authorities in other provinces to treat the earthquake as "a national emergency."
Tremors were also felt in Yunnan province in southwest China, according to the China Earthquake Administration.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed readiness to provide assistance, stating, "Concerned by the situation in the wake of the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand."
Max Fischer for TROIB News
