Strong Earthquake Hits Bangkok Prompting Building Evacuations

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Bangkok, prompting evacuations due to swaying buildings. The quake was shallow at 10 kilometers with its epicenter in Myanmar, according to geoscientific reports.

On Friday, a significant earthquake registering 7.7 on the Richter scale struck Bangkok, Thailand, resulting in noticeable swaying of buildings. This seismic event was documented by both the U.S. Geological Survey and Germany’s GFZ center for geosciences. Preliminary reports indicate that the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (approximately 6.2 miles), with its epicenter located in adjacent Myanmar.

The 7.7 magnitude earthquake that impacted Bangkok demonstrates the region’s vulnerability to seismic activities. The swift responses included evacuations as buildings were reported to sway, emphasizing the importance of preparedness in densely populated urban areas.

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