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Myanmar Shaken by 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Felt as Far as Bangkok, There Are Injuries and Fatalities

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Myanmar Shaken by 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Felt as Far as Bangkok, There Are Injuries and Fatalities Analysis by Earthquake Expert from BMKG: The Devastating Earthquake in Myanmar Could Collapse Buildings in Thailand (©merdeka.com)

Kapanlagi.com - Bad news comes from Myanmar. A 7.7 magnitude earthquake shook the country today, Friday (28/3/2025) at around 12:50 local time. The epicenter was located near Mandalay, the second largest city in Myanmar, at a depth of about 10 kilometers.

This strong tremor was felt not only in Myanmar but also as far as Thailand and even China. In Bangkok, the capital of Thailand located about 1,000 kilometers from the earthquake site, residents rushed out of buildings in panic.

1. Building Collapse

Videos and photos circulating on social media show a collapsed building with debris filling the streets in Mandalay. Eyewitnesses reported that many residents ran out of the building to save themselves.

This earthquake was also followed by an aftershock measuring 6.4 magnitude that occurred 12 minutes after the main quake.

2. Many Casualties

The earthquake caused severe damage. It certainly resulted in injuries and fatalities.

Previously, eight people were reported dead and several others feared trapped after a construction building in Pyi Gyi Tagon, Mandalay, collapsed around 1:00 PM local time.

"The entire city of Mandalay was affected by the earthquake. Rescue teams and hospitals are now overwhelmed. We are managing with the resources we have in the surrounding area," said an eyewitness, who requested to remain anonymous as quoted by The Guardian.

(kpl/dyn)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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