Yangon/Bangkok – A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Burma (Myanmar) near the Thai border early Saturday, causing widespread panic,
evacuations, and fears of aftershocks or tsunamis.According to the USGS, the quake’s epicenter was about 10 km deep in a mountainous area.
Strong tremors were felt in major cities like Yangon, Chiang Mai, and Bangkok, prompting residents to flee buildings.While the number of casualties
is still unknown, authorities report partial building collapses, power outages, and damaged infrastructure. Emergency teams have been deployed,
and tsunami warnings—later lifted—were briefly issued for parts of Southeast Asia.The Thai prime minister assured ongoing monitoring, and international
aid organizations have offered support. Officials urge calm and preparedness as the region faces potential aftershocks in the wake of this major disaster.
