A massive earthquake shook Myanmar and Thailand on Friday. It has caused widespread damage to buildings and has trapped dozens of people under buildings.
Thailand earthquake details:
| Detail | Information |
| Magnitude | 7.7 |
| Location | Northwest of Sagaing, Myanmar |
| Depth | Shallow (Increased impact) |
| Aftershock | 6.4 magnitude, struck minutes later |
A 30-storey building under construction in Bangkok collapsed due to an earthquake jolt. This building was intended to house government offices but turned into a scene of devastation within seconds.
According to reports, 43 workers are likely trapped as a result of this collapse.
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra hurried back from his official visit to Phuket and announced a state emergency.
People in northern Thailand including the tourist hotspot Chiang Mai were jolted..
The earthquake sent shockwaves through the capital Naypyidaw across the border in Myanmar.
Video footage from Mandalay Airport reportedly shows people rushing to safety through dusty hallways with ceiling panels scattered across the floor. Panicked travelers can be seen settling on the ground outside the airport In clips shared by local media.
Cracks in roads made it difficult for emergency services to reach victims.
Some metro and light rail services in Bangkok were temporarily suspended due to safety concerns.
Bangkok’s governor Chadchart Sittipunt has ordered the immediate setup of an earthquake response center and told all districts and hospitals to check for damage.
Police officers are helping evacuate people from unsafe buildings and managing traffic. The public has been warned to stay away from high-rise buildings in the crowded Thai capital.
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