A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near the China-Myanmar border, triggering widespread damage across multiple countries and sending residents into the streets.
The earthquake hit with its epicenter approximately 10 kilometers beneath the surface, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Tremors were felt across southern China, northern Thailand, and Myanmar, affecting major cities including Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai.
Impact and Damage
The powerful shaking caused significant structural damage to buildings in towns and cities near the epicenter. Residents evacuated into streets as the ground shifted, with reports of debris scattered across affected areas.
Northern Thailand experienced severe effects from the seismic event, with residents fleeing their homes as a precaution. The earthquake marked one of the strongest seismic events to impact the region in recent years.
Regional Response
Emergency response efforts were underway across the affected border region as authorities assessed the full extent of the damage. Officials in multiple countries coordinated to provide assistance to impacted communities.
This story has been updated. CNN’s international correspondents contributed to this report.
