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A powerful earthquake struck early in the morning, shaking parts of Myanmar, southern China, and northern Thailand. The quake measured magnitude 7.7 and occurred around 3:42 a.m. local time, causing widespread alarm across the region.<\/p>\n
Its epicenter was in a mountainous area near the Myanmar\u2013China border close to Yunnan province. Because the quake was shallow, its surface impact was stronger, increasing damage in nearby towns and rural communities.<\/p>\n
In Myanmar, the city of Lashio was among the hardest hit, with buildings collapsing while residents were asleep. Emergency teams rushed in to search through rubble as casualties and injuries quickly mounted.<\/p>\n
Authorities declared a state of emergency in several regions. Hospitals became overwhelmed as injured residents arrived for urgent treatment, and rescue operations expanded rapidly across affected zones.<\/p>\n
The tremor was also strongly felt across the border in China and into northern Thailand. In cities such as Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, residents fled buildings as structures swayed.<\/p>\n
Aftershocks continued to be reported, raising concerns about further collapses and complicating rescue and recovery efforts. Emergency services across all three countries coordinated responses and damage assessments.<\/p>\n
Survivors described scenes of panic as the ground shook violently without warning. Many people escaped with only essential belongings, leaving homes behind as they sought safety in open areas.<\/p>\n
The disaster has left widespread destruction, displacement, and uncertainty across the region. Search-and-rescue efforts continue as communities cope with loss and the ongoing threat of additional aftershocks<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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