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International
7.7 magnitude earthquake rocks Southeast Asia
By Craig Nigrelli (Anchor), Shea Taylor (Producer), Kaleb Gillespie (Video Editor)
- Southeast Asia reels from a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that killed at least six people in Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, March 28. The quake’s epicenter struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, with a shallow depth of 6.2 miles.
- A high-rise building collapsed in Bangkok, killing one and injuring dozens, prompting a declaration of a disaster emergency zone.
- Myanmar’s military declared a state of emergency in six regions, and authorities in both countries coordinated rescue efforts.
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A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Southeast Asia on Friday, March 28, collapsing buildings and killing at least six people across Myanmar and Thailand.
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- A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
- The earthquake was felt strongly in Thailand and Vietnam, prompting evacuations and panic among witnesses.
- The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs reported there were no casualties among Filipinos in Myanmar and Thailand.
- Social media posts showed collapsed buildings in Mandalay, and an officer from the Myanmar Fire Services Department said they are checking for casualties and damage.
- No summary available because of a lack of coverage.
- A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar near Mandalay at 1:20 PM on March 28, 2025, causing strong tremors in Bangkok, Thailand.
- The U.S. Geological Survey reported the earthquake's depth as 10 kilometers and recorded a 6.4-magnitude aftershock shortly after.
- Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra declared a state of emergency in Bangkok and advised evacuations of tall buildings due to possible aftershocks.
- Indian Prime Minister Modi expressed concern over the earthquake's impact, stating that India is ready to offer assistance.
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The U.S. Geological Survey reported the epicenter near Mandalay, Myanmar, with the quake occurring at a shallow depth of 6.2 miles. A 6.4 magnitude aftershock followed shortly after.
In Thailand, a high-rise building under construction in Bangkok collapsed, killing at least one and injuring dozens, according to Thailand’s National Institute of Emergency Medicine.
About 320 workers were at the site when the structure fell. Roughly 70 people remain missing, and at least 20 remain trapped in an elevator shaft. The city declared a disaster emergency zone.
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How did the earthquake impact Myanmar?
Myanmar’s ruling military declared a state of emergency in six regions, including Mandalay and Naypyitaw, following widespread destruction.
In Taungoo, three people died when a mosque partially collapsed during prayers, witnesses said. A hotel in Aung Ban crumbled, killing at least two more and trapping several others.
Authorities say a high-rise building under construction collapsed after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Thailand and neighboring Myanmar and possible casualties are not yet known. pic.twitter.com/5UE6HIKcBV
— The Associated Press (@AP) March 28, 2025
Images online showed buildings reduced to rubble, buckled roads and debris strewn across city streets. In Mandalay, parts of the historic palace wall and a clock tower reportedly collapsed.
What was the situation in Bangkok?
In Bangkok, buildings swayed for several minutes, triggering alarms and prompting evacuations. Office workers and hotel guests fled into the streets in panic, some in bathrobes and swimwear.
Video footage showed water spilling from a rooftop pool at a WeWork office as people ran for safety. Authorities suspended service on the city’s BTS and MRT rail lines while emergency teams responded.
Thai officials confirmed structural damage to multiple buildings and ongoing rescue efforts at the construction site. Police and emergency workers coordinated evacuations across the capital.
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How has the region responded to the crisis?
The Royal Thai Police and Bangkok’s emergency teams lead rescue operations and assist evacuees.
In Myanmar, the military junta said it would provide humanitarian assistance and coordinate rescue efforts in affected zones. The region remains on high alert due to the potential for aftershocks.
Southwest China also felt tremors in Yunnan province, which borders Myanmar. Chinese authorities reported no injuries or damage.
As of Friday evening, authorities in both countries continue to assess damage and search for survivors. The full toll of the disaster remains unclear.
[craig nigrelli]
IN SOUTHEAST ASIA — A 7 POINT 7 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE ROCKED THAILAND AND NEIGHBORING MYANMAR TODAY, CAUSING THE COLLAPSE OF A HIGH-RISE BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN BANGKOK AND FORCING HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE TO EVACUATE, FROM THEIR HOMES AND WORKPLACES.
THE MIDDAY TEMBLOR WAS FOLLOWED BY A STRONG 6 POINT 4 MAGNITUDE AFTERSHOCK.
PRELIMINARY REPORTS, FROM THE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, indicate THE QUAKE WAS A SHALLOW 6 POINT 3 MILES, WITH AN EPICENTER IN MYANMAR.
THE GREATER BANGKOK AREA IS HOME TO MORE THAN 17 MILLION PEOPLE — MANY OF WHOM LIVE IN HIGH-RISE APARTMENTS.
SO FAR — THERE HAVE BEEN NO REPORTS OF CASUALTIES.
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- A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
- The earthquake was felt strongly in Thailand and Vietnam, prompting evacuations and panic among witnesses.
- The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs reported there were no casualties among Filipinos in Myanmar and Thailand.
- Social media posts showed collapsed buildings in Mandalay, and an officer from the Myanmar Fire Services Department said they are checking for casualties and damage.
- No summary available because of a lack of coverage.
- A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar near Mandalay at 1:20 PM on March 28, 2025, causing strong tremors in Bangkok, Thailand.
- The U.S. Geological Survey reported the earthquake's depth as 10 kilometers and recorded a 6.4-magnitude aftershock shortly after.
- Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra declared a state of emergency in Bangkok and advised evacuations of tall buildings due to possible aftershocks.
- Indian Prime Minister Modi expressed concern over the earthquake's impact, stating that India is ready to offer assistance.
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