A powerful earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, and folks rushed out of buildings in panic in Yangon and in addition in Bangkok, the capital of neighbouring Thailand, witnesses stated.
The USA Geological Survey (USGS) stated the quake was of seven.7 magnitude and at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). It was adopted by a robust aftershock.
The epicentre was about 17.2 km from the town of Mandalay, which has a inhabitants of about 1.2 million, in line with USGS.
There was no fast phrase from Myanmar on harm.
Footage confirmed a high-rise constructing collapsing in Chatuchak,the north of Bangkok, sending folks working to flee clouds of mud and particles.
Credit score: Viral Press through Reuters Join
An officer from the Myanmar Hearth Providers Division instructed Reuters: “We’ve got began the search and going round Yangon to verify for casualties and harm. Up to now, we now have no info but.”
Social media posts from Mandalay confirmed collapsed buildings and particles strewn throughout streets. Reuters couldn’t instantly confirm the posts.
Folks rushed from buildings after feeling the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand – Ann Wang/REUTERS
A person is rescued after being injured after the quake – Ann Wang/REUTERS
Witnesses contacted in Yangon stated many individuals ran out from buildings within the metropolis, the most important within the nation.
Witnesses in Bangkok stated folks ran out onto the streets in panic, a lot of them resort friends in bathrobes and swimming costumes.
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