Strong Earthquake Strikes China–Myanmar Border
A massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the China–Myanmar border early Monday,
shaking homes and cities across Southeast Asia.
Seismologists called it “one of the most forceful quakes the region has endured in recent decades.”
Widespread Destruction
According to the USGS, the quake’s shallow depth of about 10 kilometers intensified its impact.
Buildings swayed from southern China to northern Thailand,
and villages near the epicenter suffered collapsed walls and power outages.
“It felt like a rolling wave,” said one witness, as residents fled into the streets in fear.
