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Last Updated:March 28, 2025, 15:26 IST
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar caused an under-construction skyscraper in Bangkok to collapse. Multiple videos of the collapse were being shared on social media.
Under-Construction Skyscraper In Bangkok Collapses After 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Myanmar (Video screengrabs/Social Media)
A 30-storey under-construction skyscraper in Bangkok collapsed on Friday after a strong, magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit Myanmar. It was followed by a powerful aftershock of magnitude 6.4.
The tremors were felt in neighbouring countries, including Thailand.
According to AFP, 43 people were trapped as the skyscraper collapsed.
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Multiple videos on social media showed lamposts shaking on the road, while the skyscraper could be seen rumbling down due to the effect of the tremors.
Another video, shot by commuters on a street showed the skyscraper rumbling down.
Two other closeup videos showed the moment the skyscraper collapsed in Bangkok. However, News18 could not independently verify the authenticity of the video.
Additional footage showing the collapse of an under construction skyscraper in Bangkok, during today’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake on the border between Thailand and Myanmar. pic.twitter.com/NX3o5XbJtA— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) March 28, 2025
Another video showed people running for their safety as the under-construction skyscraper in Bangkok reduced to debris.
Over 40 construction workers are reported missing, following the collapse of an under construction high-rise building in the Thai capital of Bangkok, as a result of today’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar. pic.twitter.com/ydkbxExorf— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) March 28, 2025
Meanwhile, a heart-wrenching video showed a worker trapped under the rubble of the collapsed structure, crying for help.
The Ava Bridge in Myanmar also collapsed due to the effect of the earthquake.
A video also showed pool water oozing down a highrise after the powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar on Friday.
Bangkok earthquake. Scary when you’re 15 floors up, which is where I was when it hit. This video is a nearby condo next to my old building. I’m guessing the Infiniti pool was not accurately named. pic.twitter.com/f2BbIhMeN3— Skipp Galythly 🪨 🇺🇸 🦅 (@SirSkipp) March 28, 2025
The Center for Seismology stated that the earthquake hit at around 11.50 am at a depth of 10 km.
There were no immediate reports of casualties resulting from the earthquake.
Meanwhile, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said she had interrupted an official visit to the southern island of Phuket to hold an “urgent meeting" after the powerful earthquake, according to a post on X.
A state of emergency was also declared in Bangkok following the earthquake.
Reuters quoted an officer from the Myanmar Fire Services Department as saying, “We have started the search and going around Yangon to check for casualties and damage. So far, we have no information yet."
The report also quoted witnesses in Yangon as saying that many people ran out of buildings in the city, the largest in Myanmar.
Location : First Published:March 28, 2025, 12:47 IST
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