7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Myanmar
No casualties have been reported yet, and no tsunami warning has been issued.
7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Myanmar, Latest News: A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, followed by a 6.8 magnitude aftershock at 12:50 PM (local time), according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The epicenter was located 16 km (10 miles) northwest of Sagaing at a depth of 10 km.
No casualties have been reported yet, and no tsunami warning has been issued.
Videos circulating on social media show damaged buildings in the affected areas. According to reports, tremors were felt in Bangkok, Thailand, and southwestern China. BBC reported that many buildings in Bangkok are not typically designed to withstand earthquakes, raising concerns about potential damage. Videos also show water splashing out of rooftop pools due to the tremors.
Joseph Çiprut, an X user, shared his experience, writing, "Just experienced a 7.7-strength #earthquake in #Bangkok for close to 3 minutes. Its epicenter was Mandalay, Myanmar, over 1,200 km from here. Despite the distance, it swayed buildings, caused cracks, forced evacuations, and rooftop pools cascaded much water down below. Scary!"
Another user shared a video from a supermarket where customers were seen rushing out as the building shook and electricity flickered. The caption read, "7.3 earthquakes from Myanmar felt in Chiang Mai, Thailand. RimPing Supermarket in Mae Rim."
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern and assured assistance.
"Concerned by the situation in the wake of the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand. Praying for the safety and well-being of everyone. India stands ready to offer all possible assistance. In this regard, I have asked our authorities to be on standby and instructed the MEA to remain in touch with the Governments of Myanmar and Thailand," he tweeted.
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