Following two earthquakes of magnitudes 7.7 and 6.4 in the Southeast Asian country of Myanmar, a race against time continues. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing for those trapped under the rubble in the earthquake, which has claimed the lives of 1,654 people so far. Meanwhile, the damage caused by the earthquake is also evident in satellite images. The team is working tirelessly day and night to rescue those waiting under the collapsed buildings.
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO OF THE EARTHQUAKE MOMENTThe death toll in the earthquakes striking Myanmar continues to climb. The number of fatalities has surpassed 1,600, with thousands injured. Aid teams sent from neighboring countries have reached the region. Search and rescue efforts for those trapped under the rubble are ongoing. Myanmar authorities are worried about the possibility of a further increase in casualties. The Myanmar Red Cross stated that there is serious destruction in the country and they are struggling to provide assistance due to power outages. The military junta in Myanmar has declared a state of emergency in six regions.
GRAPH: EARTHQUAKE LOCATION HEREThe United States Geological Survey, taking into account the population density in the region, estimated the death toll to be 10,000. The impact of the earthquake was once again revealed through satellite images. Shared footage shows dozens of buildings collapsed and a bridge rendered unusable. The severe earthquake also hit Thailand. Search and rescue operations are ongoing in the debris following the collapse of a building under construction in the capital city of Bangkok. Teams shared information that there could be more than 10 people under the rubble. The 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar was also felt in China. Geologists express that the tremors in Myanmar are one of the largest earthquakes to have occurred in the country in many years.