Breaking News: 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Devastates Asia
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck early Monday, shaking southern China, northern Thailand, and Myanmar, leaving widespread devastation. Entire towns were reduced to rubble as frightened residents fled homes and hotels in panic. Officials confirm dozens dead and hundreds injured, with the toll expected to climb.
Epicenter and Impact
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake’s epicenter near the China–Myanmar border at a shallow depth of 10 km—magnifying the destruction. In Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, Thailand, aftershocks rattled communities, raising fears of further collapses.
Rescue Efforts Underway
Emergency teams are racing against time:
- Casualties: Dozens dead, many still missing
- Rescues: Survivors trapped under debris
- Hospitals: Overwhelmed with patients, short on supplies
- Shelters: Thousands displaced, living in makeshift camps
Collapsed roads, downed power lines, and broken communications are hampering relief efforts, while aftershocks force pauses in rescue operations.
Regional and Global Response
Governments of China, Thailand, and Myanmar have deployed troops, medics, and aid convoys. Relief agencies are supplying food, water, and blankets. Officials warn the true scale of this disaster may take days to uncover, with long-term recovery posing a major challenge.
Asia mourns as rescuers fight to save lives.
