The Guardian: Thailand and Myanmar earthquake: dozens feared dead as Bangkok declared disaster area with dozens trapped under skyscraper

A huge earthquake with magnitude 7.7 hit Myanmar, with extensive repercussions even felt in Bangkok, Thailand. The huge quake in the north of Thailand hit Thailand and even Bangkok, where buildings collapsed. Bangkok is declared disaster zone. The World still awaits situation reports from Myanmar.

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Myanmar is in a high risk zone for earthquakes – a red zone with moderate to high risks. The main risk results from the Sagaing Fault which is moving continuously. The tectonic plates move substantially along the Fault – which has a length of over 1’200 km in Myanmar.