Earthquakes are rare in Bangkok, but relatively common in Myanmar. The reason is that the country sits on the Sagaing Fault, a major north-south fault that separates the India plate and the Sunda plate.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) said that the epicentre of the 7.7-magnitude earthquake was 16 kilometres north-northwest of the town of Sagaing in Myanmar

Rescue workers are continuing their search for survivors after yesterday's powerful earthquake in Myanmar. The country's military government says the number of people killed has risen to 1,002, with 2,

Following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that sent tremors through Thailand’s capital, a 4.3 magnitude quake hit the country again

Two hard-hit cities in Myanmar suffered extensive damage, with images from the capital, Naypyidaw, showing rescue crews pulling victims from the rubble of collapsed buildings. Authorities in Bangkok said deaths had occurred at three construction sites, including a high-rise that collapsed.

A major 7.7 magnitude earthquake that originated near Mandalay, Myanmar shook the Earth as far as Bangkok, with deadly consequences.

Powerful earthquakes rocked Myanmar, shaking Bangkok and toppling a high-rise. With tsunami fears looming, how do quakes trigger massive ocean waves?

The earthquake struck at 7.46 p.m. PT about three miles northwest of Dublin, California, at a depth of around seven miles, according to the USGS. It was originally measured at a magnitude of 4.2, but was subsequently downgraded.

On social media a self-proclaimed earthquake predictor says he can forecast big shakes, but experts say it's pure luck.