A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, buckling roads in the capital Naypyidaw and sending tremors as far as Thailand and China, Sky reports. The United States Geological Survey confirmed the quake’s strength, noting its epicenter was near the city of Mandalay.
Sky states that the earthquake hit around midday, causing widespread disruption in Myanmar. In Naypyidaw, images showed cracked roads and damaged structures, while residents in Yangon reported feeling the ground shake intensely. The tremors reached Bangkok, where Sky notes that people rushed out of buildings in panic, though no immediate damage was reported in the Thai capital.
The shallow quake, at a depth of just 10 kilometers, amplified its impact, according to experts cited by Sky. Myanmar’s ongoing civil war may complicate rescue and relief efforts, with many areas difficult to access. Sky highlights that authorities in Myanmar have not yet released an official statement on casualties or the full extent of the destruction.
In Thailand, Sky reports that officials are assessing whether the tremors caused structural damage, particularly in high-rise buildings. Tremors were also felt in parts of China, though no significant effects have been detailed so far. The situation remains fluid, with Sky indicating that updates are expected as more information emerges from the affected regions.
This seismic event underscores Myanmar’s vulnerability to earthquakes, situated near major tectonic fault lines, as noted in Sky’s coverage of the developing story.
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