Dynamite News Earthquake News Live: Magnitude-7.7 earthquake hits Myanmar, know all updates
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New Delhi: A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar at 12.50pm (local time) on Friday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
The tremors were also felt across Thailand, as well as in neighboring Chinese provinces.
Myanmar was again hit by a strong aftershock of 6.4 magnitude 12 minutes after the strong quake, according to USGS.
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The earthquke was reported at a depth of 10 kms.
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According to Emergency services, around 50 people were inside a building that collapsed in Chatuchak Park, Bangkok. Total 43 people are still trapped in the building.
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A state of emergency has been declared in Bangkok by Thailand's Prime Minister.
The epicenter was reported in central Myanmar, which is about 50 kilometers east of Monywa.