A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar and Thailand, leading to widespread destruction and casualties. The earthquake caused the collapse of buildings, including a high-rise in Bangkok, resulting in several deaths. Myanmar's military junta, under pressure from ongoing armed conflicts, declared a state of emergency in the worst-hit regions and requested international aid. Many injured have been reported, with hospitals overwhelmed. Local media has provided videos showing the chaos in affected areas, with ongoing search efforts for people trapped in debris. The full extent of the quake's damage remains uncertain.
The scale of the damage in Myanmar is yet to become clear, though social media footage emerging from central regions has shown multiple buildings collapsed or damaged.
Myanmar's junta, which has lost swathes of territory to armed groups, declared a state of emergency across the six worst-affected regions and asked for international aid.
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