A 7.7 magnitude earthquake in central Myanmar on Friday rocked Bangkok, the capital of neighbouring Thailand, causing buildings to sway and forcing evacuations across the city. The midday tremor sent startled residents rushing into the streets.
Germany’s GFZ geosciences centre reported the quake was 10 km deep, with its epicentre about 50 km east of Monywa, Myanmar.
In Bangkok, home to over 17 million people, the shaking was powerful enough to spill water from rooftop pools, and many high-rises were evacuated.
A video circulated on social media showed the multi-story structure sway and crumble into a cloud of dust as onlookers screamed and ran.
