7.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Myanmar and Thailand, killing at least 144 people and causing widespread destruction

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on March 28, 2023, causing widespread destruction. The epicenter was near Sagaing, with tremors felt in Thailand, where at least seven died. At least 144 were killed, 732 injured, and hundreds of thousands displaced. The quake, caused by regional fault lines, led to a state of emergency in six states. A 30-story building collapsed in Bangkok, 650 miles away, with heavy damage reported.