A powerful earthquake centred in Myanmar has killed more than 150 people in the war-torn country and neighbouring Thailand and caused widespread damage. Here is what we know: Powerful, and shallow The 7.7-magnitude quake hit northwest of Myanmar’s Sagaing at 12:50 pm (0650 GMT) on Friday at a shallow depth of 10 kilometres (six miles). … Read more
Bangkok. Nearly 700 people have been confirmed dead following a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar, state media reported Saturday. According to the military-led government’s statement, 694 fatalities have been recorded, with 1,670 others injured. An additional 68 people also sustained injuries, state-run broadcaster MRTV said. The same figures were cited by independent news … Read more
Myanmar’s isolated military junta has issued a rare plea for international help after an earthquake killed at least 144 people, with warnings the number would likely rise. Friday’s 7.7-magnitude quake shook the region, with neighbouring Thailand continuing rescue efforts after a 30-storey construction site collapsed, killing at least three people and trapping dozens of others … Read more