A magnitude-7.7 earthquake has struck Mandalay, the second-largest city in Myanmar, with the effects felt as far as Thailand and Vietnam.

On March 28th, a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Myanmar, sending tremors across several neighboring countries including Thailand, Vietnam, and China. This event not only raised concerns about safety but also prompted discussions on earthquake preparedness and response strategies in the affected regions.

Vietnam will deploy a 79-member military task force to assist with earthquake search and rescue operations, and post-disaster recovery efforts in Myanmar, Vietnam News Agency reported Saturday.

Sagaing lies near the Sagaing Fault, a major tectonic feature stretching 1,400 kilometers through Myanmar. This transform fault accommodates lateral movement between the Burma and Sunda plates, making it a hotspot for seismic activity. The earthquake’s shallow nature and proximity to this fault explain its intensity and wide-reaching effects.

A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar at 1:20 pm (Vietnam time) on Friday, with tremors felt as far as Ho Chi Minh City, according to the Institute of Geophysics. Meanwhile, the U.S. Geological Survey also recorded the earthquake at 7.7 on the Richter scale.

Myanmar authorities have confirmed at least 144 deaths and over 700 injuries following a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in the country's central region.

Myanmar authorities have confirmed at least 144 deaths and over 700 injuries after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit the country's central region Friday afternoon.

Several people died and buildings collapsed in Myanmar and Thailand after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake shook the region

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