PM Modi Expresses Concern As 7.7 Magnitude Quake Rips Through Myanmar, Thailand

Prime Minister Modi expressed concern over the powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand.

The earthquake with epicentre in Myanmar has caused severe damages in Thailand as well.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed concern over the strong tremors that ripped through Myanmar and Thailand causing heavy damage on Friday. Taking to X, PM Modi said he has asked Indian authorities to be on standby and also asked the Ministry of External Affairs to remain in touch with the Governments of Myanmar and Thailand. 

"Concerned by the situation in the wake of the Earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand. Praying for the safety and wellbeing of everyone. India stands ready to offer all possible assistance," Modi said. 

"In this regard, asked our authorities to be on standby. Also asked the MEA to remain in touch with the Governments of Myanmar and Thailand," he added. 

Concerned by the situation in the wake of the Earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand. Praying for the safety and wellbeing of everyone. India stands ready to offer all possible assistance. In this regard, asked our authorities to be on standby. Also asked the MEA to remain in touch…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 28, 2025

43 Trapped In Bangkok

At least 43 people were trapped after a 30-storey under construction skyscraper in Bangkok collapsed in the aftermath of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that sent ripples through Thailand, China, Bangladesh, and India. The building, located in the north of the Thai capital was reduced to a tangle of rubble and twisted metal in seconds, reported AFP. A dramatic video, being widely shared on social media, shows the the multistory building with a crane on top collapsing into a cloud of dust.

Additional footage showing the collapse of an under construction skyscraper in Bangkok, during today’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake on the border between Thailand and Myanmar. pic.twitter.com/NX3o5XbJtA

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The epicentre of the quake was located in the central city of Mandalay in Myanmar, about 50km east of the city of Monywa, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The tremors forced people to rush out of their buildings, houses and offices in both the countries.  

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said the authorities have declared a state of emergency in Bangkok, reported The Guardian. 

However, Deputy PM Anutin Charnvirakul said the situation in Bangkok remains serious but no state of emergency had been declared. In view of the natural calamity, the Thailand Stock Exchange suspended all trading activities for the afternoon session on Friday

4 Bodies Found In Myanmar 

In Myanmar, a witness told Reuters that four bodies have been found so far in Taungnoo town, south of epicentre Mandalay after parts of Kandaw mosque collapsed just before Friday prayers started.

"We got four bodies so far. There can be more. We are arranging the rescues and funeral now. The collapsed happened right before the prayer. People ran out. Some couldn't," the witness told Reuters.

There has been no official word on the damage caused by the earthquake in Myanmar which is currently in the middle of a civil war. 

A Myanmar Fire Services Department official told Reuters: "We have started the search and going around Yangon to check for casualties and damage. So far, we have no information yet."

Tremors Felt In Bangladesh, Kolkata

The tremors sent ripples far and wide with effect being felt in Bangladesh, China, and India. The quake was felt in the parts of Bangladesh including Dhaka and Chattogram and while mild tremors were felt in Kolkata and Imphal in India as well. 

Strong tremors were felt across many places in China's Yunnan Province, bordering Myanmar, reported Global Times. The Chinese Embassy in Myanar said they are closely following the situation and currently have no further specific information.