Myanmar experienced two significant earthquakes measuring 7.7 and 6.4 magnitudes, with the first tremor occurring near Sagaing. The earthquakes resulted in casualties, especially in Bangkok, where a building collapse claimed lives. In response, Myanmar's military declared a state of emergency in six regions, organizing rescue operations and humanitarian aid. Hospitals were overwhelmed with casualties, and eyewitness accounts described the chaos during the tremors, with buildings collapsing and many injured. Witnesses recalled their experiences during the earthquakes, emphasizing the severity of the tremors and the immediate impact they had on their surroundings.
The first tremor hit 16km (10 miles) northwest of the city of Sagaing at a depth of 10km (6 miles) at about 12:50pm (06:20 GMT) on Friday.
A major hospital in Naypyidaw was declared a mass casualty area, with rows of wounded treated outside the emergency department amid the chaos.
We were saying prayers when the shaking started; three died on the spot when a mosque partially collapsed, according to witnesses.
Cheng noted that the tremors began gently but quickly intensified, causing concrete panels to break off the building.
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