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" THOUSANDS FEARED DEAD AFTER 7.7 MYANMAR EARTHQUAKE

A devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar early today, followed by a 6.4 aftershock just 12 minutes later.

Scientists say the quake hit the highly active Sagaing Fault, where tectonic plates had been “locked” for years, storing extreme energy.

The quake’s shallow depth—just 10km—amplified the destruction across Myanmar and neighboring Thailand.

Experts warn this may be just the beginning, with deadly aftershocks likely.

Up to 100,000 casualties are feared; rescue efforts face immense challenges as damaged buildings remain unstable and poorly enforced building codes worsen the toll.

Officials call this Myanmar’s deadliest quake in decades—and say the worst may be yet to come.

Source: Daily Mail"