
Reports: Powerful earthquake measuring a preliminary magnitude of 6.8 has shaken Myanmar
The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake was centered near the ancient capital of Bagan. Tremors were felt several hundred miles away in Thailand's capital, Bangkok. Ref. USAToday.
Powerful quake in Southeast Asia kills several, Myanmar declares state of emergency. A powerful earthquake rocked Southeast Asia on Friday, killing several people, bringing down a skyscraper under construction in Bangkok and toppling buildings in Myanmar. Source 5t.