Watch the moment a tower in Bangkok collapses in a horrifying instance which prompts widespread terror.
People within close vicinity of the multi-storey building flee from the scene as they fear for their lives.
Smoke plumes then engulf the surrounding areas making anywhere beyond five metres away barely visible.
The tremor hit at around 1:30pm local time, with a 6.4-magnitude aftershock following minutes later in the same area.
The tower collapsed after the 7.7 magnitude tremor struck
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The impact of the earthquake was felt across several towns in upper Myanmar, including Sagaing, Mandalay, Kyaukse, Pyin Oo Lwin, and Shwebo.
Strong tremors extended into neighbouring countries, with effects reported in Thailand, India, and China.
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Myanmar locals are seen fleeing
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Witnesses told Myanmar Now that parts of the historic Mandalay Palace were severely damaged in the quake.
A bridge in Sagaing Township was completely destroyed, according to reports.
The area is already severely affected by ongoing civil conflict between resistance groups and junta forces.
Myanmar is situated along the Sagaing Fault, a major geological fault line that runs through several regions, including Mandalay.
Bangkok evacuated as massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Thailand and MyanmarThis fault has a history of significant seismic activity, making areas along its path particularly susceptible to earthquakes.
Myanmar has been grappling with over four years of civil war, triggered by a military coup.
The conflict has left the country, one of Asia's poorest, lacking resources to effectively handle major natural disasters.
In Bangkok, the earthquake caused significant damage, with videos on social media showing high-rise buildings collapsing.
A 30-storey skyscraper under construction for government offices collapsed, trapping 43 workers, according to police and medics.
Emergency services were seen responding to the earthquake and treating people in the streets.
