Myanmar earthquake: At least 694 killed and 1,670 injured

Images show damaged buildings, collapsed bridges and distorted roads across central Myanmar.

On Friday, Myanmar was hit by a powerful earthquake measuring 7.7 degrees on the Richter scale, and tremors were felt throughout Thailand and in nearby Chinese provinces.

Satellite images from the aftermath of the Myanmar earthquake reveal the extent of the destruction left behind. Rescue teams continue to search for survivors after the 7.7-magnitude quake.

Friday's earthquake, the largest to hit Myanmar in a century, measured 7.7 on the Richter scale.

Naipyidó. At least 700 people died and 1,670 were injured after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake yesterday shook central Myanmar, and reduced to rubble several buildings in the region. The effects of the earthquake were felt in Thailand, where there were at least 10 deaths, dozens of missing people and large material damage in the capital, Bangkok. Myanmar’s governing board called for help from the international community, while the Thai gove…

Myanmar earthquake: At least 694 killed and 1,670 injured

The number of people killed in Myanmar following a powerful earthquake has risen to 694, and 1,670 others injured, according to the country’s military government. The head of the military government has ordered a prompt rescue effort following the 7.7 magnitude quake. It struck at around 12.50pm local time (6.20am UK time) on Friday at […]