Southeast Asia was rocked by two powerful earthquakes today, with a 7.7-magnitude tremor followed by a 6.4-magnitude aftershock striking central Myanmar and sending shockwaves across the region.
Originating near Mandalay at a depth of just 10 kilometers, the quakes have killed several people, injured many more, and left dozens trapped under rubble, leading to states of emergency in both Myanmar and Thailand.
In Thailand, the tremors reached Bangkok, where a high-rise under construction near Chatuchak Market crumbled, killing three and trapping 81 workers, according to official reports. The city, now a designated disaster zone, saw widespread evacuations as buildings swayed and debris fell. Governor Chadchart Sittipunt confirmed the fatalities, while rescue efforts continue under challenging conditions. The Thai government has halted public transit and industrial operations, with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra overseeing an emergency response.
