Major Earthquakes Strike Myanmar and Thailand
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A major earthquake in Southeast Asia rocked Myanmar and surrounding countries, collapsing multiple buildings and complicating rescue efforts.
From Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
A strong earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, and people rushed out of buildings in panic in Yangon and also in Bangkok, the capital of neighbouring Thailand, witnesses said.
From Reuters
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said, shaking buildings as far as Bangkok, in neighboring Thailand.
From The New York Times
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Near Mandalay, Myanmar, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake occurred, sending tremors throughout neighboring regions, including Bangkok, Thailand. The quake triggered panic in the general public and emergency services braced for possible secondary shocks.
The earthquake cut through a vast and varied corner of Southeast Asia, sending terrifying tremors through rural villages.
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