Massive 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Myanmar

Mar 28, 2025 Khushi Kumari

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar, causing strong tremors in parts of Thailand

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The earthquake originated in Myanmar, with a significant depth that intensified its impact and residents in Bangkok and other Thai regions reported intense tremors, sparking panic

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Officials are assessing potential damage and casualties in affected areas

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Myanmar is in a seismically active zone and has experienced major earthquakes before

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As per the United States Geological Survey (USGS) the earthquake affected regions are India, Bangladesh, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and China

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