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A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar at midday local time on 28 March, sending violent tremors across Thailand and as far as China. The jolt caused a skyscraper to crumble in the Thai capital Ban...
From Euronews
Early Friday, a major 7.7 magnitude earthquake that originated near Mandalay, Myanmar, shook the Earth as far as Bangkok, about 800 miles (1,300 kilometers) away.
From U.S. News & World Report
The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has jumped to nearly 700, according to the government.
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Is it safe to travel to Thailand and is Bangkok airport open? Latest advice after Myanmar earthquake
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar at midday local time on 28 March, sending violent tremors across Thailand and as far as China. The jolt caused a skyscraper to crumble in the Thai capital Bangkok,
Is it safe to travel to Myanmar and Thailand? Latest advice following 7.7 earthquake
Myanmar has issued a plea for international humanitarian aid ‘as soon as possible’, according to the Telegraph, and a state of emergency has been declared in the Sagaing region, Mandalay region, Magway region, northeastern Shan State, Naypyitaw Council Area, and Bago region.
Traveling After Myanmar-Thailand Earthquake: What You Need to Know
Myanmar is known for frequent earthquakes. Bill McGuire, Professor Emeritus of Geophysical and Climate Hazards at University College London, explained that Myanmar is highly seismically active due to its location on the Sagaing Fault, a major tectonic plate boundary.
What to Know About Earthquakes Like the One That Hit Myanmar
Early Friday, a major 7.7 magnitude earthquake that originated near Mandalay, Myanmar, shook the Earth as far as Bangkok, about 800 miles (1,300 kilometers) away. Two hard-hit cities in Myanmar suffered extensive damage,
Death toll in Myanmar earthquake nears 700, with hundreds more injured
It sent buildings in many areas toppling to the ground, buckled roads, caused bridges to collapse and burst a dam.
Powerful earthquake kills more than 140 in Myanmar, death toll likely to rise
A powerful earthquake killed more than 140 people in Myanmar on Friday, authorities said, toppling buildings and wrecking infrastructure across a wide area, including a skyscraper under construction in neighbouring Thailand.
Myanmar's Earthquake Death Toll Jumps to More Than 1,000 as More Bodies Recovered From the Rubble
Satellite photos from Planet Labs PBC analyzed by The Associated Press show the earthquake toppled the air traffic control tower at Naypyitaw International Airport
Over 150 dead in Myanmar and Thailand after huge earthquake
A huge 7.7 magnitude earthquake has hit central Myanmar, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). At least 144 people have died and 732 have been injured so far in the country, Myanmar military leader Min Aung Hlaing said.
Major Quake Batters Myanmar; High Toll Is Feared as Buildings Topple
The 7.7-magnitude earthquake near Mandalay, in a country already torn by war, was felt across Southeast Asia, and experts warned there could be tens of thousands dead.

Myanmar earthquake death toll passes 1,000

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It has been more than 24 hours since the earthquake struck Myanmar and it remains difficult to build an accurate picture of what the situation is there, particularly in the areas worst affected.
From BBC
Two violent earthquakes rocked Southeast Asia on Friday, causing buildings in the Thai capital Bangkok to sway and prompting evacuations across the city, as well as in neighboring Myanmar.
From SFGate
The earthquake struck midday Friday, followed by several aftershocks including one measuring a strong 6.4 magnitude.
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Hundreds trapped under rubble of collapsed buildings as Myanmar earthquake death toll passes 1,600
A rescue team in Mandalay, the city closest to the earthquake's epicentre, tells the BBC they "are digging people out with our bare hands".
Myanmar’s Earthquake Death Toll Jumps to More Than 1,600 as Rescue Efforts Continue
It makes movement around the country both difficult and dangerous, complicating relief efforts and raising fears that the death toll could still rise precipitously. Read More: That Rocked Myanmar and Thailand The earthquake struck midday Friday with an epicenter not far from Mandalay,
Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Could Be up to 100,000: USGS
Estimated fatalities could lie between 10,000 and 100,000 and possibly go even higher according to the United States Geological Survey.
Powerful quake rocks Myanmar and Thailand and kills more than 150 people
A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, bridges and a monastery. At least 144 people were killed in Myanmar, where photos and video from two hard-hit cities showed extensive damage.
In pictures: Huge earthquake hits Myanmar
Tremors from the earthquake in central Myanmar travelled as far as Bangkok in neighbouring Thailand. In the Thai capital, rescuers are searching the rubble after a large building collapsed.
Powerful earthquake rocks Myanmar and Thailand, killing at least 3 in Bangkok high-rise collapse
A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, killing at least three people in Bangkok and burying dozens when a high-rise building under construction collapsed. Footage
The Latest: Countries sending humanitarian aid after Myanmar earthquake
The death toll from Myanmar’s powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake keeps climbing amid rescue efforts. The military government said Saturday that 1,644 people have been killed.
Moment pagoda collapses in Myanmar after earthquake
The strong 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit central Myanmar, with the United States Geological Survey identifying the epicentre as being 16km (10 miles) north-west of the city of Sagaing. Read more on this story: Hundreds feared dead in Myanmar quake and 'enormous damage' across region,
Myanmar’s military junta makes rare plea for help after powerful earthquake kills scores with toll expected to rise
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit the heart of war-ravaged Myanmar of Friday, killing scores of people and prompting the country’s military junta to make a rare plea for international assistance.
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A Powerful 7.7-magnitude Earthquake in Asia Leaves Destruction in Thailand—What to Know
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, the second-largest city in Myanmar, causing a ripple through the nation and into Thailand. Here's what you need to know, including if you can still travel to Thailand.
Major Chinese online travel platforms activate emergency response mechanisms to tourists after earthquake hits Myanmar
Major Chinese online travel platforms activated emergency response protocols on Friday to assist customers with cancellations and itinerary changes after a 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar. A total of 694 people were killed,
Myanmar junta chief to join BIMSTEC leaders' summit in rare trip abroad
Myanmar's junta chief Min Aung Hlaing will join a regional leaders' summit in Thailand next week where he is seeking high-level bilateral meetings, three sources with direct knowledge told Reuters, in a rare visit to a Southeast Asian country since seizing power in coup that led to a civil war.
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Japan fears Myanmar scammers will lure more youths to crime
In the wake of the rescue of two Japanese teens who had been lured into working for scam syndicates in Myanmar, concerns are growing that more youths may be drawn into the fraudulent schemes operated by shady overseas groups.
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