Death Toll Rises After 7.7-Magnitude Quake Shook Mynamar

The tremors were felt as far away as Bangkok where a high-rise building that was under construction collapsed.

A powerful earthquake shook Myanmar and neighboring Thailand Friday.

The 7.7-magnitude quake struck at a depth of six miles and was followed by several aftershocks, including one of 6.4-magnitude.F

The tremors were felt as far away as Bangkok where a high-rise building that was under construction collapsed.

At least 144 people have died and more than 730 others are injured. The full extent of death, injury and destruction is unclear as assessments are being made.

Myanmar is one of Asia’s poorest countries, and it is unclear how it will be able to respond to a major disaster on this scale.