A powerful earthquake has occurred in Myanmar and affected Thailand. The main thing

An earthquake of magnitude 7.7 occurred on March 28 near the large city of Mandalay in Myanmar. The tremors also affected Thailand, China, Vietnam and India. At least 30 people, including five children, were killed in the debris of buildings in Myanmar, and the country's authorities have requested international assistance. A high-rise building under construction collapsed in Bangkok, killing two people and injuring more than 50. What is known about the earthquake is in the Izvestia article.

Where the earthquake occurred

• The first earthquake of magnitude 7.7 occurred in Myanmar at 12:50 local time (9:20 GMT). The tremor occurred at a depth of 10 km (17 km) from Mandalay, Myanmar's second largest city with a population of about 1.7 million people. The nearest settlement to the epicenter was the city of Sagain with a population of about 300 thousand people.

• 12 minutes later, a second earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 occurred. It was also recorded at a depth of 10 km to the south. According to the US Geological Survey, it occurred on the territory of the Mandalay International Airport.

Powerful earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand: there are dead due to the collapse of buildings

The consequences of the rampant disaster were felt by several countries in the region

Myanmar is located near the junction of the Indian, Eurasian, Burmese and Sunda lithospheric plates. The border between the latter two runs directly through Myanmar and forms the Sagaing Fault, which is an active source of earthquakes in the country. It regularly experiences strong earthquakes, the last of which, with a magnitude of 6.9, was recorded in 2012.

What are the consequences in Myanmar

• The earthquake caused severe damage in Mandalay. At least 10 people were killed when the mosque collapsed, and several monks were injured under the rubble of the monastery. Many religious buildings, which are the sights of the city, were damaged. One of the two bridges over the Irrawaddy River connecting Mandalay with Sagaing was destroyed.

• Five children were killed and 15 others injured in the rubble of a school in Taungu. At least 16 people died when two mosques collapsed, and about 20 people were taken to hospitals. In the city of Aungban, two more people were killed when a hotel collapsed.

• In other parts of the country, power lines and telephone lines are damaged. In Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw, the earthquake tore up roads and also destroyed several buildings, including a hospital designed for 1,000 patients.

• Myanmar authorities have declared a state of emergency in six regions of the country and requested international assistance to deal with the earthquake. Local authorities said that the victims needed blood donations. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced his readiness to send the necessary assistance.

Where else has the earthquake been felt

• After Myanmar, the earthquake was most noticeable in Thailand. In Bangkok, the capital, it caused buildings to shake, and many people ran out into the streets. The tremors were also felt in the second most populous city of Chiang Mai, located closer to Myanmar. The earthquake did not reach the popular resorts in Phuket and Pattaya.

• An earthquake has caused the collapse of a government building under construction in Bangkok. Initially, it was reported that 43 construction workers were trapped under the rubble. Later it became known that two people were killed and 50 others were injured. Many other high-rise buildings were damaged. Thai authorities have declared Bangkok a state of emergency, and the military has been deployed to help the victims. Due to the earthquake, the Bangkok subway was partially closed, while the airport continued to operate.

• In China, tremors were felt in Yunnan Province bordering Myanmar. In the city of Ruili, houses were damaged and residents were injured. The effects of the earthquake were also felt in the provinces of Guizhou, Guangxi and Sichuan. Tremors were also recorded in India and Vietnam, local residents had to evacuate buildings.