7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Myanmar, Tremors Felt Across Thailand, India

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, causing significant damage in Mandalay, the country's second-largest city, with several buildings reported collapsed. The United States Geological Survey indicated the quake occurred at a depth of 10 km, followed by a strong aftershock of 6.4 magnitude. Tremors were felt across northern Thailand and even reached parts of China and India, prompting emergency measures and evacuations in those regions. Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra called an emergency meeting to assess the situation, while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern and offered assistance. Videos circulating on social media captured the chaotic scenes in both Mandalay and Bangkok, where residents fled buildings in panic. Fortunately, initial reports from neighboring regions indicated no casualties from the tremors felt there.