What we know about the earthquake in Myanmar

An earthquake 7.7 magnitude Myanmar’s center hit On Friday, he sent shock waves across Southeast Asia and left a path of death and destruction.

The Military Council in Myanmar said that 144 people passed away and that 732 were injured in only three cities. But it did not include any losses from Mandalay, the second largest city in the country, which is near the earthquake center. Many earthquake victims were immersed in Mandalaay hospitals. The death toll appears to be certain that it will rise significantly.

Hundreds of miles from the earthquake center, the earthquake collapsed with a cloud skyscraper under construction in Bangkok, killing at least seven people and leaving dozens missing. It also shook the buildings in China and shook bridges and homes in distant places such as Vietnam.

Myanmar is in the midst of a civil war that left nearly 20 million people without a suitable food and shelter. Censorship It is imposed by its military government I have identified the spread of information from the heart of the disaster, even although the scale of the damage in Thailand and other countries has become slowly clear.

Where was the center of the earthquake?

The earthquake was struck near Mandalaay, in central Myanmar, at approximately 12:50 pm local time, according to the American geological survey. About 12 minutes later, the 6.4 -sized gla is struck.

The 7.7 earthquake is large. The size of the final tremor is classified as strong and is likely to cause damage, especially in the populated areas, According to the agency.

The middle of Myanmar, where large panels of the Earth’s crust are located in the movement, Vulnerable to strong earthquakes. The country is located on the eastern end of the Alpine Belt, which is the most active seismic activity areas in the world. Three earthquake of 7.7 or more was struck in or near Myanmar in the last century, according to the USGS database, with the latest in 1988.

On Friday, the earthquake struck a relatively stagnant depth of six miles, which means that it is likely to cause more violence. This shake felt far as the capital of Thailand, Bangkok, more than 800 miles from the earthquake center.

What countries are affected?

Despite the limited information from the authorities in Myanmar, the earthquake was definitely more destroyed there. Mandalay, the largest major city near the earthquake center, has The estimated population From 1.5 million people.

The neighboring Thailand also felt the power of the earthquake, especially in Bangkok, where About 11 million people Living in the capital area. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced that the city “The Emergency Zone” requires the residents to evacuate long buildings to avoid wireless tremors.

In China, the news media in Yunan Province, Negianis, has reported damage to buildings in the crowded border city of Roli.

The shaking was also perceived in Bangladesh, to West Myanmar, but there were no immediate reports of damage.

What is the number of deaths, and what is the damage that happened?

The outcome is expected to rise while rescue workers dug through the rubble and the injured people are difficult to hospital. The military government in Myanmar said that 144 people were killed and 732 were injured in three cities, but it was difficult to assess the full range of losses in a country that was largely isolated from the rest of the world. The geological survey of the United States’s geological survey is likely to be the number of deaths Over 1000 It can be much higher.

In Mandalay, the video showed that the Ava Bridge, which was originally built by the British in the 1930s, had partially collapsed, according to the New York Times. but Heavy control The Military government in Myanmar has made it difficult to see the full range of damage.

In Thailand, at least seven people died and lost dozens when a skyscraper collapsed in construction in Bangkok. An official said at least 20 people were trapped in the elevator column, and it was unclear whether they were still alive. The high train service was closed in the city and people fled from the long buildings after the city was placed in the event of an emergency.

Chinese Government media reported An unspecified number of people were injured, as homes and buildings were damaged in Rouly.

What aid is available?

In Myanmar, the worst areas in the center of the country, which are controlled by the Military Council. When the past disasters, such as the Modhah in 2023 and the Nargis Hurricane in 2008, the military government avoided the request for international assistance and the aid sealed in areas that are not under its control.

After the strong earthquake on Friday, the Great Council A rare appeal For help. The petition indicated that the authorities were preparing for the high number of deaths.

“We will cooperate with them to ensure the best care for the victims,” ​​said General Zu Min Ton, a Military spokesman, after the government declared a state of emergency in six regions.

The areas controlled by the rebel forces are beyond the earthquake center. These areas seem relatively easy, but information in these isolated areas is often slow to appear.

Global Health Organization He said it was Consider sending shock supplies to support Myanmar. The International Federation of Red Cross Communities and the Red Society He said The country’s teams were evaluating the situation.

Reports previously contributed Sui Lee Weiand John Yunand Keith Bradcherand John Howand Richard Cand Mukitita Sohartonoand Adam Satarian and Paul Mozur.