Following our initial report on the powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and shook Bangkok, new information has emerged about the extensive reach of this seismic event. The earthquake, which hit on March 28, 2025, has sent tremors across multiple countries, far beyond its epicenter.
In Thailand, the shaking wasn’t confined to Bangkok. Residents in Chiang Mai also felt the ground tremble, with many calling it a “dizzying” sensation, as reported by Al Jazeera.
In Vietnam, the tremors rattled Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, swaying light fixtures and forcing evacuations from high-rise buildings, according to Tuoi Tre News.
The earthquake’s impact stretched to China’s Yunnan province, where Beijing’s earthquake agency recorded tremors. In India, Delhi-NCR residents felt the shaking around 11:50 AM IST, triggering evacuations, as noted by Moneycontrol.
While no deaths have been reported yet, Myanmar suffered significant damage. The historic Ava Bridge in Sagaing collapsed, and Naypyidaw saw buckled roads and falling ceiling chunks, per Wikipedia and Al Jazeera.
Authorities in Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, China, and India are racing to assess the full scope of the damage. Updates are expected soon as they confirm whether lesser impacts have been overlooked.
A second tremor, measuring 6.4 magnitude, struck shortly after the initial quake, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Experts warn that aftershocks could continue, urging residents to stay alert.
In Bangkok, panic gripped the city as people fled high-rises and crowded the streets. The BTS skytrain halted, and unconfirmed reports of a building collapse in Chatuchak surfaced, per BusinessToday, while Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra held an emergency meeting.
Social media videos on platforms like X showed water sloshing from Bangkok rooftop pools and buildings swaying. These clips highlight the quake’s intensity and its vast reach.
Myanmar lies near the volatile Indian and Eurasian tectonic plate boundary, a hotbed for seismic activity. The 7.7 magnitude event is a sharp reminder of this risk, as outlined in Wikipedia’s 2025 Sagaing earthquake page.
This isn’t Myanmar’s first major quake. In 2016, a 6.8 magnitude event damaged Bagan’s ancient temples, underscoring the region’s ongoing vulnerability to such disasters.
Residents across Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, China, and India should monitor updates from local officials and news sources. Preparing for aftershocks and following safety guidelines remain critical.
