Strong Earthquake Hits Bangkok, Causes Evacuations Without Damage Reports
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit Bangkok, causing building evacuations without immediate damage reports. The quake’s epicenter was in Myanmar, about 50 kilometers from Monywa, amidst ongoing civil unrest.
A powerful earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale struck Bangkok, prompting evacuations across the city. Reported by Germany’s GFZ Center for Geosciences, the quake occurred around midday at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, with its epicenter located in central Myanmar.
Despite the significant magnitude, there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The greater Bangkok area, housing over 17 million residents, includes numerous high-rise buildings that swayed during the tremor, prompting evacuations for safety precautions.
The earthquake’s epicenter was identified as approximately 50 kilometers (30 miles) east of the city of Monywa in Myanmar. As the region is currently affected by a civil war, there are no immediate updates on the earthquake’s impact within Myanmar.
The 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Bangkok caused widespread evacuations but no reports of damage or casualties. Its epicenter was in central Myanmar, raising concerns in a region affected by civil unrest. The situation underscores the need for emergency preparedness in high-density urban areas.
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