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Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Myanmar was rocked by two strong back-to-back earthquakes on Friday. Tremors of the quake were also felt in the neighbouring countries.

Myanmar earthquake: Two back-to-back earthquakes rock Myanmar (Reuters Image)
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Myanmar was rocked by two consecutive earthquakes, measuring 7.7 and 6.4 on the Richter scale, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) on Friday. The epicentre of the earthquake was reported to be in central Myanmar, nearly 50 kilometres east of the city of Monywa.
The iconic Ava Bridge in Myanmar’s Mandalay collapsed in the quake, and a mosque partially collapsed, killing at least three people. A hospital declared itself a “mass casualty area” as several buildings fell and roads cracked open, prompting the ruling junta to make a rare request for international aid.
Several parts of Thailand also felt tremors of the quake. At least three people were killed and dozens of workers were trapped after an under-construction skyscraper collapsed in Bangkok following the earthquake.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concerns over the earthquake and offered all possible assistance. He also asked the Indian authorities to be on standby.
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Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Cracks Seen On Floors Of Buildings, People Sit On Streets Outside In Thailand | Video
An emergency has been declared in Bangkok after a powerful magnitude in Myanmar rocked the second-largest Thai city on Friday.
#WATCH | Thailand | An earthquake of 7.7 magnitude on the Richter scale hit 16 km NNW of Sagaing of Myanmar today, as per the USGS; tremors felt in Bangkok too.
Visuals from Thailand where buildings have been evacuated, cracks seen on floors of the buildings; distressed people… pic.twitter.com/1gX4mWdgBJ
— ANI (@ANI) March 28, 2025
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed concerns on the earthquakes in Myanmar and Thailand and prayed for the safety of the people.
He announced that India is ready to offer all possible assistance to the local governments and asked Indian authorities to be on standby.
“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,” PM Modi posted on X.
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