Myanmar struck by 7.7-magnitude earthquake, tremors felt in Thailand

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, causing significant tremors felt as far away as Bangkok, Thailand, where hundreds evacuated buildings in panic. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, with reports indicating that water splashed out of swimming pools and a high-rise building in Bangkok collapsed, sending debris into the streets. Videos on social media showed damage to infrastructure, although there were no confirmed reports of fatalities or serious injuries. Following the initial quake, a second tremor measuring 6.4 was recorded shortly after. Authorities are currently assessing the damage and monitoring for aftershocks. The situation remains dynamic as updates continue to come in regarding the extent of the impact.