# A powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar causes noticeable tremors in Bangkok

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/news/headline/205847-a-powerful-7-6-magnitude-earthquake-in-myanmar-causes-noticeable-tremors-in-bangkok
- Published: 2025-03-28T13:52:27+07:00
- Author: Boris Sullivan

A powerful 7.7 magnitude **earthquake** has struck Myanmar and the surrounding region.
The iconic Ava Bridge in Mandalay has collapsed into the Irrawaddy River.

In Bangkok, numerous individuals stood outside their buildings after experiencing
the tremors; however, no casualties have been reported yet.

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An earthquake with a depth of 10 kilometers struck at 12:50 p.m. local time (1:20
p.m. in Thailand), as reported by the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicenter was 
located 17 kilometers north of Myanmar’s second-largest city. According to the Thai
Meteorological Department, the risk of a tsunami was low since the quake occurred
on land. The USGS also recorded a 6.4-magnitude aftershock just 12 minutes after
the initial tremor.

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