An earthquake of magnitude 7.7 has struck Myanmar, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, causing hundreds of people to pour out of swaying buildings in Bangkok, the capital of neighbouring Thailand 1,400km away.
USGS said the quake on Friday was shallow, at a depth of just 10km (six miles) with the epicentre near the central city of Mandalay, about 50km (30 miles) east of the city of Monywa.
43+ Workers Dead or Trapped In Bangkok Earthquake High Rise Collapse. 7 escaped, 1 confirmed dead. (Thai TV News)
Massive Damage in Northwest Thailand
8.2 magnitude earthquake epicenter near Mae Hong Sorn, Thailand on Myanmar border.
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