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7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Myanmar, Triggers Regional Crisis

The powerful quake caused severe damage in Myanmar, while tremors in Thailand led to a building collapse in Bangkok, trapping 43 workers.

Des personnes se tiennent près d’un bâtiment effondré après qu’un fort tremblement de terre a frappé le centre du Myanmar vendredi 28 mars 2025
Violent séisme en Birmanie, des secousses ressenties en Thaïlande et en Chine
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Overview

  • A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on March 28, 2025, with its epicenter located 16 kilometers northwest of Sagaing.
  • The quake caused widespread damage in Myanmar, including deformed roads and falling debris in the capital, Naypyidaw.
  • In Bangkok, Thailand, tremors caused a 30-story building under construction to collapse, trapping 43 workers as rescue efforts continue.
  • The Thai Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, convened an emergency meeting to address the crisis, with Bangkok placed under a state of emergency.
  • The earthquake was also felt in China's Yunnan province, where seismic authorities recorded a magnitude of 7.9, highlighting the region's seismic vulnerability.