Earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale hits Myanmar, Thailand, China

Amaravati: The people of Myanmar, Thailand, and China were shaken by severe earthquakes in response to the protests. A strong earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck Myanmar on Friday morning. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the initial quake had a magnitude of 7.7, with its epicenter about 16 kilometers northwest of Sagaing, Myanmar, at a depth of 10 kilometers. Local media reported that many buildings shook like twigs due to the earthquake, and that tall buildings collapsed in many places. The iconic Ava Bridge in Mandalay, Myanmar, collapsed due to these earthquakes. Footage of a bridge collapsing into the Irrawaddy River is going viral. At the same time, the earthquake also shook Thailand.
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake has been recorded in the Thai capital Bangkok, the USGS said. There were also tremors in China. The Beijing Geological Survey reported that an earthquake struck southwest China’s Yunnan province. The tremors were reported to have a magnitude of 7.9 on the Richter scale. People were terrified by the earthquake. They ran out of their homes and offices. Due to the magnitude of the earthquake, details on loss of life and property are not yet known. Is there a possibility of immense loss of life and property?