Two strong Earthquakes Its size is 7.7 and 6.4 in the middle of Myanmar, causing death and destruction on a large scale in both Myanmar and Thailand.

On Friday, the tremors felt elsewhere in the area.

The authorities in Myanmar imposed a state of emergency in six states after the structures collapsed and multiple deaths and injuries were reported. Later on Friday, the state -run MRTV wrote on the Telegram messaging application that at least 144 people had killed and 732 injuries in the country.

United Nations Secretary -General Antonio Guterres said that the United Nations was “packed” in Southeast Asia to help the needy.

Here is everything we know about the disaster so far:

What happened in Myanmar?

Around 12:50 pm (06:20 GMT), an earthquake of 7.7 km (10 miles) northwest of the city of Saging at a depth of 10 km (6 miles). This was followed by a tremor in size 6.4.

The earthquake center was about 17 km (11 miles) west of the second largest city in the country, Mandalay, with a population of about 1.5 million people.

Tony Cheng from the island was outside the Defense Services Museum in Myanmar in the capital, Naibidawo, when the earthquake was struck.

“Suddenly, the building began to move strongly from side to side,” said Cheng. “The plaster was raining.”

Cheng added that the concrete from the ceiling and the support of the protein columns also fell during the earthquake.

“The swing lasted for 30 seconds to a minute,” he said. “I gained in intensity as I continued. I was in earthquakes in this area before, and I never felt anything strong like that.”

Where did you feel earthquakes?

The tremors were felt in southeast and southern Asia.

Thailand:

At least nine people died in Bangkok as a result of the earthquake.

Eight of the victims were killed when a 30 -storey building collapsed under construction, also trapped 43 workers, according to the police and the doctor. Rescuers said that 117 other people were missing.

The stock exchange was suspended in Thailand on Friday afternoon.

The entire public transport system in Bangkok was also closed for safety reasons, according to Imran Khan from the island, who was in the city when the earthquake struck.

Khan said: “The traffic is completely absolute. The buildings were closed in the city center,” Khan said.

China:

The Chinese news agency Xinhua reported that the shocks were perceived in the southwestern province of Yunnan, which is located on the border with Myanmar. No victims were reported.

The tremors were also reported in Cambodia, India and Bangladesh.

What do we know about the victims?

The state -run MRTV station in Myanmar wrote a telegram that at least 144 people were killed in Myanmar and 732 wounds.

Two people were killed in the town of Tongo in Myanmar when a mosque partially collapsed, and Reuters news agency quoted witnesses. Local media also reported that a hotel collapsed in the southern city of Ongan, Myanmar, killing at least two people and wounding 20.

A doctor at a hospital in the year 1000 beds in Naibidawo News Agency told AFP that 20 people died there. “About 20 people died after they arrived at the hospital so far. Many people have been injured,” the doctor said, provided that his identity is not disclosed.

The ruler of Bangkok Chadchartt Siteontt said that three people were killed by the earthquake in Thailand. Defense Minister Fuhmham and Yikhaikhai also said 90 people are missing.

A rescue worker from the MEE Saydanar Charitable Group told Reuters that 60 bodies of monasteries and buildings in Benmanar, near Naypyidaw, have been recovered, and more people have been detained.

“This is only 60 of my charitable group and only in the town of Benmanar,” he said.

How much harm is necessary?

The infrastructure has achieved great success in Myanmar and Thailand. Buildings, bridges and roads were destroyed, according to the local media.

The government media in Myanmar said that buildings and structures have collapsed in at least five cities and towns. Agence France -Presse reported that the cutting of the roof at the National Museum of Keepido fell when the tremors shook the structure.

Government media reported that the railway bridge and the road bridge on the Yangon-Mandalay Highway Road collapsed.

The 90 -year -old AFA Bridge, which is also called Old Saging, a bridge, fell part in the Irawadi River, which flows between Mandalay and Saj.

How did the government respond?

Among the places where the Military government imposed the state of emergency is Mandalay and Nepidowo.

An official at the establishment told the news agency to Agence France -Presse that a large hospital in the capital, Naibidao, announced that he was “a collective victim area.” Rows of the wounded were treated outside the emergency department in the general hospital, which is 1000 beds, some of them suffer in pain, while others lie as relatives sought to comfort them.

Zain Mar Ong, the shadow of the country’s shadow with the parallel national unity government, said that the forces are anti -dodel groups, known as the Popular Defense Forces, will provide humanitarian assistance.

“It is very dangerous, we need humanitarian and technical assistance from the international community,” Zain Mar Marines told Reuters.

The government said in a message about the request of a reporting on Telegram.

What is the latest on Earth?

Rescue efforts are ongoing. However, the Red Cross said that the damaged power generation lines in Myanmar hinder the rescue teams from reaching Mandalay and Sagaing.

The Red Cross said that initial reports indicate that the earthquake caused “great damage” and “information related to humanitarian needs is still being collected.”

The Bangkok City Governor warned of the potential possibility, but he asked people to remain calm, saying that the situation was under control.

Why Myanmar is especially at risk?

Myanmar lies along the epic error, which is the tectonic boundaries between the Indian painting and the fine cylinders in Burma, which makes it active in terms of al -Zalawia.

The country is also one of the poorest Asia and the least preparedness of disasters on a large scale. The country has lived quickly, but building buildings in cities did not explain seismic risks. Buildings have not been designed in cities including the largest, Yangon, to be seismic resistance, making them more vulnerable to tremors caused by tremors, according to the United Nations Development Program.

After a 2021 The military coupAs the army seized power, Myanmar became involved in a civil war and was isolated internationally, which made the rescue efforts difficult. However, the leaders of India, France and the European Union provided support.