Powerful earthquakes rocked Myanmar, shaking Bangkok and toppling a high-rise. With tsunami fears looming, how do quakes trigger massive ocean waves?

A catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025, with tremors felt across neighboring regions, including Thailand and China. The epicenter was located 16 km northwest of Sagaing at a depth of 10 km.

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A tremor of 2.5 or less usually cannot be felt, but can be detected by instruments. Quakes of up to five are felt and cause minor damage. The Myanmar earthquake at 7.7 is classified as major and usually causes serious damage, as it has in this instance.

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A powerful earthquake near Myanmar-Thailand border causes chaos in Bangkok, with rooftop pools overflowing and residents evacuated.- Watch Video on English Oneindia