7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Southeast Asia, Causing Panic and Damage
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Southeast Asia, severely impacting Myanmar and Thailand. The epicenter was located in central Myanmar, causing widespread panic and structural damage across the region. Reports from ABC News indicate that the tremor was felt as far away as Bangkok, Thailand, where residents rushed out of buildings in fear.
According to Fox News, the earthquake led to the collapse of several buildings in Myanmar and Thailand, prompting immediate rescue operations. The seismic event also triggered a series of aftershocks, further complicating efforts to assess the full extent of the damage and to provide aid to affected areas.
Reuters reported that the earthquake caused significant disruption in central Myanmar, with many residents fleeing their homes. In Bangkok, the panic was palpable as the city, unaccustomed to such strong tremors, experienced a rare moment of vulnerability. Emergency services in both countries are working tirelessly to manage the aftermath and ensure the safety of the population.
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Where was the building collapse in Bangkok?
Injured construction workers were pictured being rescued by emergency services. Thai rescue workers arrive on scene at a construction building collapse in the Chatuchak area following an earthquake on March 28, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Did a building collapse in Thailand?
Powerful earthquake hits Myanmar and Thailand, collapsing high-rise in Bangkok. At least three people were killed in both Southeast Asian countries, while scores of others were trapped in the rubble of a collapsed building in the Thai capital.
Why was there an earthquake in Myanmar?
According to USGS, the Myanmar quake occurred as the result of “strike slip faulting” between the India and Eurasia plates – meaning that these two tectonic plates rubbed sideways against each other.
Is the 7.7 earthquake strong?
The 7.7-magnitude quake that rocked central Myanmar is about as powerful as the tremor that rocked Turkey and Syria two years ago, a geophysicist from the US National Earthquake Information Center said.
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