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Myanmar hit by 7.7-magnitude earthquake with tremors reaching as far as Thailand – live updates


United States Geological Survey said the quake was shallow, at a depth of just 10km (six miles) with the epicentre near the central city of Mandalay

As we mentioned earlier, the epicenter of the earthquake was in central Myanmar, about 30 miles (50km) east of the city of Monywa.

The AP says that in the capital Naypyitaw, the quake damaged religious shrines, sending parts toppling to the ground, and some homes.

Further reports of damage were not immediately available from Myanmar, which is embroiled in a civil war.

Here are some of the latest images from Thailand:

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Author : Hamish Mackay

Publish date : 2025-03-28 07:34:00

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