A powerful earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand on Friday afternoon caused panic. Its intensity on the Richter scale was measured at 7.7. The effect of this earthquake was so tremendous that a tall building under construction collapsed in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. Police said no confirmation has been made about how many people have been injured or died in this accident.
Earthquake
In the video revealed on social media, it can be clearly seen how a tall building suddenly turned into a dust and the people present there started running around. The accident occurred near the famous Chaturchak Market of Bangkok. Police and emergency services reached the spot immediately.
About 12 minutes after this earthquake, another shock of 6.4 magnitude was felt, causing more panic among the people.
Earthquake center and effect
US Geological Survey (USGS) And GFZ Geology Center of Germany According to, the center of the earthquake was located about 50 km from Monyava city of Myanmar and its depth is stated to be only 10 kilometers. Low -depth earthquakes affect the land surface more, and that is why its effects remain so widespread and destructive.
In Bangkok, water started flowing from the swimming pool built in tall buildings and debris was seen falling from many buildings. People said that during the earthquake, loud alarms started ringing and a large number of residents came out of their apartments and hotels and gathered on the streets.
Prime Minister convened emergency meeting
The Prime Minister of Thailand, Patongtern Shinavatra, has called an emergency meeting in view of the seriousness of the disaster, so that the situation can be properly assessed and the necessary relief works can be carried out.
Wide impact in Thailand and Myanmar
According to Thailand’s Disaster Prevention Department, earthquake tremors were felt in almost all parts of the country. Bangkok, which is a city with a population of more than 1.7 crore, people especially had a strong feeling of earthquake in tall buildings.
There are also reports of damage from Myanmar’s capital Nayepeedo. Many Religious places, Temples And Houses Has been damaged. However, due to the ongoing civil war in the country, there is difficulty in getting the right and detailed information from there.
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