Powerful quake in Myanmar felt in Bangkok

Powerful quake in Myanmar felt in Bangkok

People are evacuated from buildings in Ploenchit, after the eathquake in Myanmar is felt in Bangkok on Friday. (Photo: @suebsak1 X account)
After the eathquake in Myanmar is felt in Bangkok on Friday, persons are being urged to leave Ploenchit. ( Photo: @suebsak1 X account )

On Friday evening, a 7.4 scale earthquake quake struck Myanmar, with tremors felt in Bangkok.

The collapse, which lasted 10 kilometers, was reported to have occurred at 1.20pm in Mandalay, Myanmar, according to the Disaster Observation Division.

The tremors were felt in some parts of Thailand, including Bangkok, according to the Meteorological Department.

As companies announced temporary closures as a result of the earthquake, residents of the funds evicted their buildings.

Due to the earthquake, a high-rise building being constructed in the Chatuchak region even collapsed.

Authorities are looking into the injury and keeping an eye on waves.

A high-rise building under construction in Chatuchak district collapsed due to the quake. Authorities are looking into the injury and keeping an eye on waves.