In Myanmar, a Southeast Asian country, two consecutive earthquakes of magnitudes 7.7 and 6.4 occurred. The earthquakes, strongly felt in Thailand and China, resulted in a death toll exceeding 1000 and 2376 reported injuries. However, the U.S. Geological Survey announced that the death toll could exceed 10,000. The military junta declared a state of emergency in many regions and issued a call for blood donations. Meanwhile, in Thailand, the death toll rose to 10. Myanmar, the Southeast Asian country, was shaken by an earthquake of 7.7 magnitude. Buildings collapsed one after another. The earthquake, located 17.2 kilometers from Myanmar’s second largest city, Mandalay, occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers. The severe tremor of magnitude 7.7 caused damage in Thailand, India, and China.

Immediately after the first earthquake, another earthquake of magnitude 6.4 occurred. State media in Myanmar reported the death toll as 1002 and the number of injuries as 2376. The earthquake caused damage to the highways in Myanmar as well. Reports indicated that bridges and infrastructure facilities were affected. It is also suggested that the region’s dams may have been damaged. Deaths and injuries were reported in a mosque that collapsed. Numerous buildings suffered severe damage. The military junta in control of Myanmar has requested international aid. A call for blood donations was made due to the large number of injured individuals.

In Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, many buildings suffered damage and destruction. The collapse of a skyscraper under construction trapped dozens of workers under the rubble. It was reported that the majority of workers were rescued. The Thailand government declared a state of emergency in Bangkok. Taking into account the population density in the area, the U.S. Geological Survey announced an estimated death toll of 10,000. The shadow foreign minister of Myanmar stated that there might be more casualties near the epicenter in Mandalay.
Describing the communication as a serious issue with limited access and restricted internet, the minister added that the situation was severe and urgent international humanitarian and technical assistance was needed. The shadow minister confirmed at least 12 deaths in the earthquake in Myanmar and expressed that counter-insurgents would be deployed to provide humanitarian aid.

Following the earthquake in central Myanmar, a significant part of the emergency department of a hospital in the capital was severely damaged. The European Union announced readiness to support Myanmar and Thailand following the earthquake. France also expressed its readiness to provide support, stating that diplomatic buildings in Bangkok were evacuated. An official from the Myanmar Fire Services Department told Reuters: “We have begun search operations and are moving around Yangon to check for casualties and damage. We do not have any information yet.”
The ruling military in Myanmar declared a state of emergency in many regions. An announcement made via the Telegram messaging application promised swift investigation by the state and rescue operations in addition to providing humanitarian aid. The Prime Minister of Thailand held an emergency meeting following the strong earthquake.

Police and health officials reported that a 30-story skyscraper under construction collapsed in Bangkok, trapping 43 workers. It was stated that 42 individuals were rescued, while 1 person lost their life. In the metropolitan area of Bangkok where more than 17 million people reside, alarm systems were activated, prompting residents to evacuate to the streets via stairways from apartments and hotels.
The Thailand Stock Exchange revealed that operations came to a complete halt following the earthquake that hit Myanmar’s center. Governor Chadchart Sittipunt mentioned that the number of damaged buildings was still unknown, and evaluations were ongoing. He called on people to be cautious. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed condolences for the loss of life in the earthquakes in Myanmar.

The Ministry, in a written statement, conveyed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and damages caused by the two earthquakes of 7.7 and 6.4 magnitudes in Myanmar. The statement expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and to the people of Myanmar and Thailand, wishing a swift recovery for the injured. The Thailand Civil Aviation Department reported that all flights in Bangkok were continuing normally. Geologist Prof. Dr. Okan Tüysüz provided commentary on the earthquake to NTV. Tüysüz stressed the importance of making plans for earthquakes and determining assembly areas. He also noted the abundance of online resources available for reference.