The Latest Breaking News from Myanmar

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday (28 March ), sending tremors as far as Bangkok, and prompting Thai prime minister to declare a state of emergency.

Junta makes rare call for aid as hundreds injured by 7.7-magnitude quake, which also brought down high-rise in Thai capital

The tremors were also felt across Thailand, as well as in neighboring Chinese provinces. Read further on Dynamite News:

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake has rocked Southeast Asia , causing buildings to collapse and sparking fears thousands could be dead

The shallow 7.7-magnitude tremor hit northwest of the city of Sagaing, central Myanmar, and was followed minutes later by a 6.4-magnitude aftershock, toppling buildings, rupturing roads and collapsing the well-known Ava bridge.

Videos capturing the moments of Friday's powerful earthquake in Myanmar, which sent strong tremors through Bangkok, show buildings shaking, water spilling from rooftop pools, and residents rushing to evacuate.

While the United States talked military assistance and minerals with Ukraine, Russia did the same with one of its few remaining allies: Myanmar.

Just In: Myanmar's ruling junta has declared emergency in quake-hit cities. Read further on Dynamite News:

Rows of wounded lay outside the emergency department of the 1,000-bed hospital in Myanmar's capital Naypyidaw on Friday, some writhing in pain and others in shock after a powerful earthquake.

The two consecutive earthquakes were measured 7.7 and 6.4 on the Richter scale. Read further on Dynamite News:

Earthquake strikes near Myanmar’s second-largest city