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A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar with aftershocks felt in Thailand and China, causing widespread devastation. Naypyidaw reported at least 144 fatalities, with many still trapped.
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake has rocked central Myanmar with aftershocks felt in Thailand and China.
In Myanmar’s capital, Naypyidaw, cars were flipped over, buildings destroyed and state television reported at least 144 fatalities.
Authorities fear many people are still trapped under the rubble and that the death toll could rise.
The quake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, at 12:50pm local time, followed by a magnitude 6.4 aftershock.
