{"id":1776,"date":"2026-05-19T17:07:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T17:07:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmnews168.store\/?p=1776"},"modified":"2026-05-19T17:07:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T17:07:55","slug":"strong-7-7-quake-shakes-mya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmnews168.store\/?p=1776","title":{"rendered":"Strong 7.7 Quake Shakes Mya"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A powerful earthquake struck early in the morning, shaking parts of Myanmar, southern China, and northern Thailand.<\/p>\n

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The quake measured magnitude 7.7 and occurred around 3:42 a.m. local time, causing widespread alarm across the region.<\/p>\n

Its epicenter was in a mountainous area near the Myanmar\u2013China border close to Yunnan province.<\/p>\n

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Because the quake was shallow, its surface impact was stronger, increasing damage in nearby towns and rural communities.<\/p>\n

In Myanmar, the city of Lashio was among the hardest hit, with buildings collapsing while residents were asleep.<\/p>\n

Emergency teams rushed in to search through rubble as casualties and injuries quickly mounted.<\/p>\n

Authorities declared a state of emergency in several regions.<\/p>\n

Hospitals became overwhelmed as injured residents arrived for urgent treatment, and rescue operations expanded rapidly across affected zones.<\/p>\n

The tremor was also strongly felt across the border in China and into northern Thailand.<\/p>\n

In cities such as Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai, residents fled buildings as structures swayed.<\/p>\n

Aftershocks continued to be reported, raising concerns about further collapses and complicating rescue and recovery efforts.<\/p>\n

Emergency services across all three countries coordinated responses and damage assessments.<\/p>\n

Survivors described scenes of panic as the ground shook violently without warning.<\/p>\n

Many people escaped with only essential belongings, leaving homes behind as they sought safety in open areas.<\/p>\n

The disaster has left widespread destruction, displacement, and uncertainty across the region.<\/p>\n

Search-and-rescue efforts continue as communities cope with loss and the ongoing threat of additional aftershocks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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