Myanmar-Thailand Earthquake: The 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand has caused massive devastation. According to the US Geological Survey, the first quake was of intensity 7.7 on the Richter scale while the second was of the 6.4 magnitude. The tremors were so powerful that people rushed outside their houses and offices. Shocking videos have gone viral on social media showing the collapse of buildings.
In a video shared on X, a crowded road was seen shaking with cars. People can be seen holding each other out of fear in the video.
“Somewhere in a road of Mandalay city”
R.scale 7.7 centered Sagaing Region (Sagaing city, near YayInnKha village) I’m afraid there will be another earthquake follow up assuming #Myanmar time around 3 pm. #Myanmar #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #earthquake #Burma pic.twitter.com/gjOXV5ThRs
— PyaeSone Loon (@LimMn2) March 28, 2025
In another video, passengers were seen sitting on the tarmac in Maynmar while the aircraft parked there was shaking due to the earthquake. The video has gone viral on social media.
#MYANMAR: Just saw a clip of people huddled on the ground near by the aircraft, trying to stay safe during a massive earthquake at Mandalay International Airport, right before boarding their flight. #Earthquake #Mandalay pic.twitter.com/dCIr3hwx68
— Cape Diamond (@cape_diamond) March 28, 2025
Hundreds of people are feared trapped in buildings that turned into rubbles and rescue and relief operations are underway.
#MYANMAR: Just saw a clip of people huddled on the ground near by the aircraft, trying to stay safe during a massive earthquake at Mandalay International Airport, right before boarding their flight. #Earthquake #Mandalay pic.twitter.com/dCIr3hwx68
— Cape Diamond (@cape_diamond) March 28, 2025
Shocking videos reveal sea water rushing towards the shore with great force, while another video shows water splashing out of a swimming pool located at the top of a skyscraper.
Just experienced a 7.7 strength #earthquake in #Bangkok for close to 3 minutes. Its epicenter was Mandalay, Myanmar, over 1200 kms from here.
Despite the distance it swayed buildings; caused cracks, forced evacuations and rooftop pools cascaded much water to down below. Scary! pic.twitter.com/iIeV7WQWN6
— Joseph Çiprut (@mindthrust) March 28, 2025
This earthquake may be one of the deadliest to strike Myanmar in the past three decades, prompting an emergency declaration in Thailand.
#BREAKING A 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.
Neighboring regions, including Thailand and China’s Yunnan Province, felt significant tremors. #Myanmar #earthquake pic.twitter.com/qgRHQ7ltjl
— PhoenixTV News (@PhoenixTV_News) March 28, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended all possible support to Myanmar and Thailand in dealing with the natural calamity. “Concerned by the situation in the wake of the Earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand. Praying for the safety and wellbeing of everyone. India stands ready to offer all possible assistance. In this regard, asked our authorities to be on standby. Also asked the MEA to remain in touch with the Governments of Myanmar and Thailand,” said PM Modi on X.
