Asia is facing a severe emergency after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck early Monday morning. The quake affected large parts of southern China, northern Thailand, and Myanmar.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the earthquake’s epicenter was located in a mountainous area along the China-Myanmar border. It struck at 3:42 a.m. local time at a shallow depth of about 10 kilometers.
Preliminary reports confirm dozens of deaths, hundreds injured, and many more trapped beneath collapsed buildings. Rescue teams are working urgently to reach survivors amid widespread destruction.
In northern Thailand, cities such as Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai felt the quake’s full force. Authorities ordered mass evacuations, citing concerns over aftershocks and weakened infrastructure.