Major earthquake hits Myanmar, felt in Bangkok
Major earthquake hits Myanmar, felt in Bangkok
An earthquake shook buildings in the central business area of the Thai capital, where a 30-story skyscraper collapsed. The epicenter of the earthquake was in Myanmar, where the powerful tremors were also felt.
A major earthquake was felt by residents in the Thai capital, Bangkok, on Friday, with a skyscraper under construction collapsing and trapping at least 43 workers.
Germany's GFZ center for geosciences said the epicenter of the earthquake was in neighboring Myanmar, citing preliminary reports. It was recorded at a shallow 10 kilometers (6.2 miles).
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the earthquake had a 7.7 magnitude, with a 6.4 magnitude aftershock following closely behind.
Deaths were reported in both Thailand and Myanmar, but precise tolls remained unclear.
