BREAKING NEWS Alert: Powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake

A Major Quake Sends Shockwaves Across the Region
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, March 28, 2025, at around 1:20 p.m. local time, according to official geological monitoring agencies. The tremor, which originated near the city of Monywa, was strong enough to be felt across multiple neighboring countries, including Vietnam, Thailand, China, Laos, and India.

The seismic event was followed just 10 minutes later by another notable earthquake — this time a 6.4-magnitude aftershock — approximately 20 kilometers away from the town of Kyaukse, also in Myanmar.

Epicenter Details and Depth
What we know so far about the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand – CNA

According to India’s National Center for Seismology, the epicenter of the primary 7.7-magnitude quake was located at:

Latitude: 21.93°N

Longitude: 96.07°E

Depth: 10 kilometers

Region: Near Monywa, Central Myanmar The shallow depth of the earthquake is a major factor in why the tremors were felt over such a wide area.

Widespread Tremors Across Southeast Asia
Bangkok high-rise collapses as 7.7-magnitude Myanmar earthquake rocks Thailand – VnExpress International

Vietnam Reports Shaking in Multiple Cities
In Vietnam, residents in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and several other urban areas reported feeling the tremors, especially those living in high-rise apartment buildings. Many shared their experiences on social media, describing the sensation as a swaying or rolling motion lasting several seconds.

Authorities confirmed that the earthquake was indeed felt in Vietnam, although no structural damage or injuries have been reported at this time.

Tremors Felt in Bangkok and Other Regional Capitals
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In Bangkok, Thailand, the tremors were noticeable enough to cause water to slosh out of swimming pools — a common sign of medium to strong seismic activity in urban areas. Local news outlets also reported that several office workers in tall buildings felt their workplaces shake briefly.

Similar reports came from parts of northern India, Laos, and southern China, where the ground movement, while milder, was still perceptible to residents in multi-story structures.