🚨 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Myanmar, Shaking Southeast Asia

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar on Friday, March 28, 2025, with its epicenter 16 km northwest of Sagaing at a depth of 10 km. The quake triggered widespread destruction and panic across Southeast Asia, with tremors felt as far as Bangkok, India, and China.

🌍 Affected Regions:

• 🇲🇲 Myanmar (Burma): The epicenter was near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, where residents experienced intense shaking.

• 🇹🇭 Thailand: Northern Thailand felt strong tremors, with reports of structural damage in Bangkok.

• 🇮🇳 India: Parts of northeastern India experienced the quake, leading to damage and casualties.

• 🇨🇳 China: Yunnan Province recorded significant shaking, prompting evacuations in some buildings.

• 🇧🇩 Bangladesh & 🇱🇦 Laos: Felt tremors, though with less severe impact.

⚠️ Casualties & Damage:

• Confirmed Fatalities: At least one person dead, with many injured and trapped under debris.

• Infrastructure Damage: Several buildings, mosques, and pagodas in Myanmar and Thailand collapsed or sustained heavy damage.

• Rescue Efforts: Emergency teams are actively working to reach affected areas and assist survivors.

Stay tuned for updates as the situation develops.

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