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Buildings Collapse in Thailand After Massive 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Myanmar

 




A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck northwest Myanmar on March 28, sending shockwaves across Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake struck near Sagaing at a shallow depth, followed by a 6.4-magnitude aftershock minutes later.

The tremors led to major destruction in Myanmar and Thailand, killing at least four people and trapping dozens under a collapsed high-rise building in Bangkok.

Thailand: Skyscraper Collapse in Bangkok

The quake caused severe tremors in Bangkok and Chiang Mai, leading to a 30-storey building collapse at a construction site. The under-construction skyscraper, intended for government offices, crumbled within seconds, trapping 43 workers inside. Emergency teams rushed to the scene, managing to rescue dozens while confirming one fatality.

Bangkok’s deputy police chief, Worapat Sukthai, reported that rescue workers heard cries for help beneath the rubble. Officials estimate that hundreds might be injured, though the full casualty count remains uncertain.

The quake halted Bangkok’s metro services, and trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand was suspended for the afternoon session. However, flights remained operational.

Myanmar: State of Emergency Declared

In Myanmar, at least three people were killed when a mosque in Mandalay collapsed. Myanmar’s junta declared a state of emergency across six regions and issued a rare request for international aid.

In Naypyitaw, journalists inside the National Museum described terrifying moments as ceiling pieces fell, and staff ran out in panic. Roads cracked under the tremors, and the city’s 1,000-bed hospital became overwhelmed with casualties, forcing treatment to be administered outside on the streets.

Myanmar’s junta leader, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, was seen visiting victims in Naypyitaw’s hospitals as the country braced for further aftershocks.

Panic Across Southeast Asia

The earthquake was felt far and wide, with reports of swaying buildings in Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

In Chiang Mai, terrified residents rushed into the streets, while in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, hundreds evacuated high-rise buildings as windows shook and chandeliers swayed.

In Penang, Malaysia, some workers initially mistook the tremors for dizziness before realizing it was an earthquake. Office lights and Hari Raya decorations were seen swaying from the shockwaves.

Myanmar’s History of Strong Earthquakes

Myanmar sits on the Sagaing Fault, a highly active seismic zone. Between 1930 and 1956, the region experienced six major earthquakes of magnitude 7.0 or higher. In 2016, a 6.8-magnitude quake in Bagan killed three people and damaged historic temples.

Experts warn that poor infrastructure and weak urban planning make Myanmar’s cities especially vulnerable to future quakes.

Rescue efforts continue as Southeast Asia reels from one of its strongest earthquakes in years.

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