3 h. ago Why was the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand so damaging as death toll crosses 1,600

A skyscraper in Bangkok collapsed as the huge 7.7-magnitude earthquake killed scores of people

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60 h. ago What caused the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand and why was it so damaging?

A skyscraper in Bangkok collapsed as the huge 7.7-magnitude earthquake killed scores of people

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61 h. ago Brit tourists' earthquake terror: Holidaymakers describe 'screaming and panic' after being caught up in 'warzone' disaster in Thailand

It comes as thousands are feared dead with a state of emergency declared after the huge 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Thailand and Myanmar this morning.

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61 h. ago Myanmar earthquake latest: Military make urgent plea with devastated quake

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live updates after a A huge 7.7 magnitude earthquake has rocked Myanmar causing homes to shake and collapse in neighbouring Thailand.

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66 h. ago What are the biggest earthquakes in history as huge 7.7 magnitude hits Myanmar?

Massive Myanmar earthquake causes widespread destruction, with hundreds feared dead

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66 h. ago THOUSANDS are feared dead after huge earthquake hits Thailand and Myanmar, destroying buildings and sparking fears major DAMS could collapse and lead to catastrophic flooding

The USGS forecast likely losses of between 10,000 and 100,000 just after the quake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar's second largest city.

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66 h. ago Astonishing moment Bangkok skyscraper infinity pool starts swaying violently with tourists still in it as Brit shouts 'what the f**k' during huge 7.7

The scale of the 7.7-magnitude earthquake which hit Myanmar and Thailand , and the destruction it has caused, has been laid bare in shocking footage.

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68 h. ago Bangkok declared a disaster area with dozens trapped in collapsed skyscraper after massive earthquake hits Thailand and Myanmar – live updates

United States Geological Survey said the quake was shallow, at a depth of just 10km (six miles) with the epicentre near the central city of MandalayA 30-storey skyscraper under construction for government offices has collapsed in Bangkok trapping 43 workers, police and medics said, after the city was rocked by a strong earthquake.According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), the building in the north of the Thai capital was reduced to a tangle of rubble and twisted metal in seconds after the 7.7-magnitude quake in neighbouring Myanmar. Continue reading...

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68 h. ago Huge 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Bangkok, DESTROYING apartment block and forcing tourists to flee hotels as 'mass casualty' warning is declared

The US Geological Survey and Germany 's GFZ centre for geosciences said the incident was at a shallow 6.2 miles, with an epicentre in Myanmar.

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68 h. ago 'I ran for my life as Bangkok earthquake hit screaming shoppers at mall

The devastating earthquake has radiated across southeast Asia, with the first tremors felt in the afternoon leaving nearly a dozen people dead and many more reportedly missing

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68 h. ago At least 20 dead and dozens missing as huge 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar and Thailand

Parts of Bangkok were evacuated as the earthquake hit

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69 h. ago Myanmar earthquake latest: Terror as locals and tourists flee screaming with tremors felt in China and Thailand

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow live updates after a A huge 7.7 magnitude earthquake has rocked Myanmar causing homes to shake and collapse in neighbouring Thailand.

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69 h. ago State of emergency declared in Bangkok as Thailand and Myanmar hit by 7.7

United States Geological Survey said the quake was shallow, at a depth of just 10km (six miles) with the epicentre near the central city of MandalayRead our main report hereA 30-storey skyscraper under construction for government offices has collapsed in Bangkok trapping 43 workers, police and medics said, after the city was rocked by a strong earthquake.According to Agence France-Presse (AFP), the building in the north of the Thai capital was reduced to a tangle of rubble and twisted metal in seconds after the 7.7-magnitude quake in neighbouring Myanmar. Continue reading...

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2 d. ago Huge 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Bangkok, DESTROYING apartment block and forcing tourists to flee hotels as high

The US Geological Survey and Germany 's GFZ centre for geosciences said the incident was at a shallow 6.2 miles, with an epicentre in Myanmar.

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2 d. ago Myanmar earthquake: Bangkok rocked as 7.7 magnitude horror hits Thailand as people flee screaming

Pictures shared by Thai locals show water cascading over rooftops as tremors shake pools set on high-rise buildings after the "significant" earthquake hit Bangkok

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5 d. ago Tsunami fears as huge 6.7 magnitude earthquake strikes between Australia and New Zealand

An earthquake in the Tasman Sea has sparked an emergency warning as authorities assess the risk of related tsunamis.

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