Watch: Buildings collapse in Bangkok as earthquake jolts Myanmar, Thailand

The quake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), the USGS added.

By: Express Web Desk
Updated: March 28, 2025 02:36 PM IST

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Rescuers walk at the site of a high-rise building under construction that collapsed after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, March 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, according to monitoring services, with tremors felt in nearby countries, including Thailand and Vietnam.

In Bangkok, a high-rise building collapsed as a result of the quake, causing hundreds to flee buildings and gather on the streets.

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The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the earthquake’s epicenter was approximately 17.2 km from Mandalay, a city with a population of about 1.2 million. The quake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), the USGS added.

The midday temblor was followed by a strong 6.4 magnitude aftershock.

While the situation in Bangkok remains serious, no state of emergency has been declared in the Thai capital, confirmed Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.