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Last Updated:March 28, 2025, 15:04 IST
Myanmar Earthquake: According to the Center for Seismology, the earthquake hit at around 11.50 am at a depth of 10 km.
Myanmar Earthquake: People stand outside an office building in Bangkok after an earthquake. (Image Credit: AFP)
Myanmar Earthquake: A 7.7 magnitude earthquake, and an aftershock of 6.8, hit Myanmar today. As per the United States Geological Survey, the epicentre was 16km northwest of the city of Sagaing, and at a depth of 10km. There are reports of casualties but no tsunami warning has been issued.
Tremors were felt as far away as Thailand, where some metro and rail services were suspended in the capital Bangkok. Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra held an “urgent meeting" to review the crisis and declared a state of ’emergency’ in Bangkok.
China’s Yunnan province also reported strong tremors; the China Earthquake Networks Center said the magnitude was 7.9. Mild tremors were also reported from Dhaka and Chattogram in Bangladesh, news agency PTI said.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India stands ready to offer any assistance needed. Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, “Concerned by the situation in the wake of the Earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand. Praying for the safety and wellbeing of everyone. India stands ready to offer all possible assistance. In this regard, asked our authorities to be on standby. Also asked the MEA to remain in touch with the Governments of Myanmar and Thailand."
Damage In Myanmar
Casualties were feared after a fire erupted at Mandalay University in Myanmar. A video on social media showed heavy damage at the educational institution, sending locals into panic.
A major hospital in Myanmar’s capital city turned into a “mass casualties area" after powerful earthquakes in the country.
It was reported, five people, including children, died in Taungoo after a monastery sheltering war refugees collapsed due to earthquake.
At least 20 people were killed as the strong earthquakes destroyed a mosque in Mandalay, Myanmar, on Friday, local media reported.
Shocking Videos Of Earthquake In Bangkok Emerge
Users took to social media platforms to share videos of the earthquake in Bangkok. Visuals showed building intensely shaking as the earthquake struck while startled residents were seen pouring out of high-rise condominiums and hotels in Bangkok.
Many buildings were evacuated as they swayed in the rare quake, as seen in clips on social media.
An under-construction building in Thailand collapsed due to the strong tremors.
“I heard it and I was sleeping in the house, I ran as far as I could in my pyjamas out of the building," Duangjai, a resident of Chiang Mai, told AFP.
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First Published:March 28, 2025, 12:15 IST
News world 'Mass Casualty' Feared As Massive Earthquakes Hit Myanmar, Thailand; PM Modi Says India Ready To Help
