Journalism of Courage
Damaged pagodas are seen after an earthquake hits Myanmar (Photo - AP)
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar and Bangkok on Friday, leading to severe structural damage and possible casualties. (Photo - AP)
The midday temblor was followed by a strong 6.4 magnitude aftershock, and people in Bangkok evacuated from their buildings were cautioned to stay outside in case there were more. (Photo - AP)
The situation in Bangkok remains serious following an earthquake in Myanmar but no state of emergency has been declared in the Thai capital, Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Friday (Photo - AP)
A monastery was severely damaged in the massive earthquake in Myanmar. No casualties have been reported so far from the structural collapse (Photo - AP)
Dramatic photos and videos from the earthquake in Myanmar and Bangkok showed buildings collapsing and swaying during the high-magnitude quake. (Photo - AP)
While the area is prone to earthquakes, it is generally sparsely populated, and most houses are low-rise structures. (Photo - AP)
People stand near a collapsed building after a strong earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, earthquake monitoring services said, which affected Bangkok as well with hundreds of people pouring out of buildings in the Thai capital in panic after the tremors. (Photo - PTI)
People stand on the road as cars are stuck in traffic after a strong earthquake struck central Myanmar (Photo - PTI)
Relief operations are currently underway in both Myanmar and Bangkok as several are feared trapped in the rubble of collapsed buildings and structures (Photo - PTI)
The streets in Bangkok remained flooded with thousands of people after the earthquake prompted immediate evacuation from high-rise buildings and structures. (Photo - PTI)
Workers carry an injured person near the site of a collapsed building after a strong earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday (Photo - PTI)
A crack is seen on a building after the strong tremors felt in Myanmar and Bangkok. A high-rise building also collapsed in Bangkok, with multiple casualties feared. (Photo - PTI)
