Myanmar Earthquake Causes Building Collapse in Thailand
- BANGKOK – A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, March 28, 2025, causing tremors felt as far away as Thailand and China.
- The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the epicenter of the quake was approximately 16 kilometers northwest of Sagaing City.
- The USGS indicated the earthquake's center was at a depth of 10 kilometers.
Powerful Myanmar Earthquake Causes Building Collapse in Thailand
Last Updated: March 28, 2025
BANGKOK – A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, March 28, 2025, causing tremors felt as far away as Thailand and China. In Bangkok, Thailand, a 30-story building collapsed consequently of the seismic activity.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported the epicenter of the quake was approximately 16 kilometers northwest of Sagaing City. The earthquake occurred at 12:50 p.m. local time.
The USGS indicated the earthquake’s center was at a depth of 10 kilometers. Residents in Bangkok reported widespread panic as the ground shook.
Tremors where also felt in Yunnan, southwest China. The Beijing Earthquake Agency recorded the shock at magnitude 7.9.
Myanmar’s ruling military junta reported 144 fatalities and requested international assistance in the aftermath of the disaster.
Skyscraper Collapses in bangkok
A skyscraper under construction in Bangkok collapsed following the earthquake. Initial reports indicate 43 workers were trapped in the wreckage of the 30-story structure.
News agencies reported the building was located in the Chatuchak Park area, north of Bangkok. The unfinished building suffered a complete collapse, with twisted metal beams visible.
Thai emergency authorities stated approximately 50 people were in the building when it collapsed seconds after the earthquake tremors were felt.
The National Institute for Emergency Medicine reported that seven workers were rescued with injuries,while approximately 43 remained trapped.
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra convened an emergency meeting in response to the widespread panic caused by the earthquake.
USGS Reports Shallow Earthquake
The USGS reported the earthquake’s center was located 16 kilometers northwest of Sagaing City, at a depth of 10 kilometers.
The Beijing Earthquake Agency recorded the earthquake’s magnitude at 7.9. As of now, there are no reports of significant damage or casualties in Yunnan.
Myanmar is located in a seismically active region.Between 1930 and 1956, six earthquakes of magnitude 7 or greater occurred near the Sagaing Fault, which runs north to south through the center of the country.