At least 1,000 people have been killed in a 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, with authorities continuing a search for survivors under collapsed buildings.
Myanmar’s military has declared a state of emergency in multiple regions. The shocks were felt across Southeast Asia, with a number of people killed after a skyscraper under construction fell in Bangkok, Thailand.
According to the U.S. Geological Service, the death toll could exceed 10,000. Here’s the latest.
Myanmar
The epicentre of the earthquake was near the city of Mandalay, the second-largest city in Myanmar.
According to the country’s military, this is where the most significant number of fatalities have been recorded.
Rescue workers are continuing recovery operations across the country, with Myanmar’s government issuing a request for international assistance.
Thailand
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The earthquake was also felt in Thailand, particularly in the capital city of Bangkok.
There, Bangkok’s governor has confirmed the death toll in the city stands at 10, with the collapse of a 30-storey construction site killing at least three.
According to authorities, up to 100 workers remain trapped under the rubble.
Aid
Myanmar is one of Asia’s poorest nations, and is still recovering from a four-year civil war that officially ended in 2021.
The country’s junta chief, Min Aung Hlaing, made a rare appeal for foreign aid after visiting the city of Mandalay this morning.
Australia, along with a number of other countries have pledged financial assistance and will send rescue teams to assist with the search for survivors.
