New Delhi:
Two large earthquakes – 7.7 and 6.4 magnitude – struck central Myanmar Friday morning.
According to the United States Geological Survey, the epicentres were within 16 and 18 km of the city of Sagaing, which is around 250km from capital Naypyidaw.
Tremors were felt as far away as areas in northern and central Thailand; terrifying videos circulating on X showed buildings shaking and people running out onto the streets in panic.
“I heard it… I was sleeping in the house and then I ran as far as I could in my pyjamas out of the building,” Duangjai, a resident of popular tourist city Chiang Mai, told AFP.
One particularly horrifying video showed a skyscraper, with an infinity pool, rocking and the water from the pool falling over the edge.
Whole Bangkok shook like Crazy! #Bangkok #earthquake pic.twitter.com/99v7ySZDGc
— Srushti Gopani (@DrSrushtiG) March 28, 2025
Another showed the water in a small pool in a private residence splashing violently, creating what looked like mini-tsunamis.
Big earthquake in Bangkok. Whole building was shaking for 3 min or so pic.twitter.com/ztizXSoGl1
— On The Rug (@On_the_Rug) March 28, 2025
And yet another showed what appeared to be a second skyscraper collapsing entirely; a massive plume of smoke and debris was caught on camera by locals.
Breaking: Video shows the moment a skyscraper under construction collapsed due to earthquake in Bangkok. pic.twitter.com/OIdxc4epKf
— PM Breaking News (@PMBreakingNews) March 28, 2025
There are no reports of casualties so far.