Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:58am on 28 Mar 2025,Friday Weather & Environment
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, with the epicenter 16 km northwest of Sagaing at a depth of 10 km, according to the US Geological Survey. Strong tremors were felt in Thailand and China's Yunnan province. In Bangkok, buildings swayed, and evacuations took place, with a rooftop pool overflowing onto the streets. Myanmar’s capital, Naypyidaw, saw roads buckle and structural damage. Thailand’s government is holding emergency meetings to assess the situation. Authorities are monitoring aftershocks as residents in affected areas brace for potential further tremors. (PC: Getty Images)
