{"id":159684,"date":"2026-05-19T12:37:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T12:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestnews11.online\/?p=159684"},"modified":"2026-05-19T12:37:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T12:37:02","slug":"video-15-minute-ago-powerful-7-7-magnitude-earthquakesee-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestnews11.online\/?p=159684","title":{"rendered":"Video 15 minute ago | Powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake\u2026See more"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"360\" data-end=\"714\">A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on\u00a0<strong data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"480\">Friday, March 28, 2025, at around 1:20 p.m. local time<\/strong>, according to official geological monitoring agencies. The tremor, which originated near the city of Monywa, was strong enough to be felt across multiple neighboring countries, including\u00a0<strong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"713\">Vietnam, Thailand, China, Laos, and India<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\">\n<div id=\"bg-ssp-pre-11324\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"bg-ssp-11324-1008352268634\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"915\">The seismic event was followed just 10 minutes later by another notable earthquake \u2014 this time a 6.4-magnitude aftershock \u2014 approximately 20 kilometers away from the town of Kyaukse, also in Myanmar.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\">\n<div id=\"bg-ssp-pre-11266\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"bg-ssp-11266-1130554824740\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"947\">Epicenter Details and Depth<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dam.mediacorp.sg\/image\/upload\/s--oOUvnvTn--\/c_crop,h_448,w_796,x_0,y_1\/c_fill,g_auto,h_468,w_830\/fl_relative,g_south_east,l_mediacorp:cna:watermark:2024-04:reuters_1,w_0.1\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1\/one-cms\/core\/2025-03-28t134032z_1_lynxnpel2r0ol_rtroptp_3_myanmar-quake.jpg?itok=yQOE-daW\" alt=\"What we know so far about the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand - CNA\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-10\"><\/div>\n<p data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1070\">According to\u00a0<strong data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1004\">India\u2019s National Center for Seismology<\/strong>, the epicenter of the primary 7.7-magnitude quake was located at:<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\">\n<div id=\"bg-ssp-pre-11333\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"bg-ssp-11333-194283345649\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<ul data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1196\">\n<li data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1097\">\n<p data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1097\"><strong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1086\">Latitude<\/strong>: 21.93\u00b0N<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1124\">\n<p data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1124\"><strong data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1113\">Longitude<\/strong>: 96.07\u00b0E<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1153\">\n<p data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1153\"><strong data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1136\">Depth<\/strong>: 10 kilometers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1196\">\n<p data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1196\"><strong data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1166\">Region<\/strong>: Near Monywa, Central Myanmar<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1303\">The shallow depth of the earthquake is a major factor in why the tremors were felt over such a wide area.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-7\">\n<div id=\"bg-ssp-pre-11351\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"bg-ssp-11351-1136379716004\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1348\">Widespread Tremors Across Southeast Asia<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/vcdn1-english.vnecdn.net\/2025\/03\/28\/1N-1743152387-1799-1743152391.jpg?w=680&amp;h=0&amp;q=100&amp;dpr=1&amp;fit=crop&amp;s=KtiqtMZoqQ7nViQvJrYLGQ\" alt=\"Bangkok high-rise collapses as 7.7-magnitude Myanmar earthquake rocks Thailand - VnExpress International\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1396\">Vietnam Reports Shaking in Multiple Cities<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1701\">In Vietnam, residents in\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1432\">Hanoi<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1454\">Ho Chi Minh City<\/strong>, and several other urban areas reported feeling the tremors, especially those living in high-rise apartment buildings. Many shared their experiences on social media, describing the sensation as a swaying or rolling motion lasting several seconds.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-8\">\n<div id=\"bg-ssp-pre-11352\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"bg-ssp-11352-494577510143\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-start=\"1703\" data-end=\"1847\">Authorities confirmed that the earthquake was indeed felt in Vietnam, although no structural damage or injuries have been reported at this time.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1904\">Tremors Felt in Bangkok and Other Regional Capitals<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/tNucrLez6cBIwgtWqr1YGA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04MzY-\/https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/os\/creatr-uploaded-images\/2025-03\/8d1d6cd0-0bd9-11f0-bf7e-34149b2471ab\" alt=\"Earthquake rocks Myanmar and Thailand: Heartbreaking photos, video show extent of devastation\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"2197\">In\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1930\">Bangkok, Thailand<\/strong>, the tremors were noticeable enough to cause water to slosh out of swimming pools \u2014 a common sign of medium to strong seismic activity in urban areas. Local news outlets also reported that several office workers in tall buildings felt their workplaces shake briefly.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2390\">Similar reports came from parts of\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2252\">northern India<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2262\">Laos<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2268\" data-end=\"2286\">southern China<\/strong>, where the ground movement, while milder, was still perceptible to residents in multi-story structures.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2434\">No Casualties or Damage Reported So Far<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s.france24.com\/media\/display\/4eac0d10-0bcc-11f0-be9b-005056a97e36\/w:1280\/p:4x3\/AP25087305976596.jpg\" alt=\"Myanmar earthquake, Turkey protests, Eid al-Fitr: The week in pictures\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2743\">As of this writing,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2456\" data-end=\"2510\">no casualties or significant infrastructure damage<\/strong>\u00a0have been reported in Myanmar or any of the affected neighboring countries. However, officials are continuing to monitor the situation, and aftershocks remain a possibility in the hours and days following such a large seismic event.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"2745\" data-end=\"2784\">Emergency Response and Preparedness<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2786\" data-end=\"3097\">Seismological experts emphasize that while the quake did not cause immediate destruction, the situation is still developing. Local authorities in Myanmar and surrounding nations have urged citizens to remain alert, especially in areas prone to landslides or older buildings that may not be earthquake-resistant.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3269\">The\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3103\" data-end=\"3145\">United States Geological Survey (USGS)<\/strong>\u00a0and local seismology institutes across the region are closely tracking aftershock patterns and potential secondary hazards.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3271\" data-end=\"3320\">Context: Recent Seismic Activity in the Region<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3322\" data-end=\"3587\">Southeast Asia lies within a geologically active zone where tectonic plates frequently shift, causing earthquakes of varying magnitudes. The region has experienced a series of smaller quakes in recent months, though none on the scale of today\u2019s 7.7-magnitude event.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3589\" data-end=\"3881\">In\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3592\" data-end=\"3609\">February 2025<\/strong>, a smaller\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"3649\">2.6-magnitude earthquake<\/strong>\u00a0was recorded in\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3666\" data-end=\"3688\">Chuong My District<\/strong>\u00a0on the outskirts of\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3709\" data-end=\"3718\">Hanoi<\/strong>, Vietnam. While minor, the incident served as a reminder of the need for ongoing earthquake preparedness, even in areas not traditionally seen as high-risk zones.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3883\" data-end=\"3942\">Understanding the Richter Scale and Earthquake Magnitude<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3944\" data-end=\"4205\">The\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3948\" data-end=\"3965\">Richter scale<\/strong>, though now often replaced by the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4000\" data-end=\"4031\">moment magnitude scale (Mw)<\/strong>\u00a0in professional reporting, remains widely referenced. A 7.7-magnitude earthquake is considered\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4127\" data-end=\"4136\">major<\/strong>, capable of causing serious damage if centered near populated areas.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4207\" data-end=\"4219\">For context:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4220\" data-end=\"4494\">\n<li data-start=\"4220\" data-end=\"4258\">\n<p data-start=\"4222\" data-end=\"4258\"><strong data-start=\"4222\" data-end=\"4233\">2.0\u20132.9<\/strong>: Minor, often not felt<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4259\" data-end=\"4308\">\n<p data-start=\"4261\" data-end=\"4308\"><strong data-start=\"4261\" data-end=\"4272\">3.0\u20133.9<\/strong>: Often felt, rarely causes damage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4309\" data-end=\"4356\">\n<p data-start=\"4311\" data-end=\"4356\"><strong data-start=\"4311\" data-end=\"4322\">5.0\u20135.9<\/strong>: Moderate, some damage possible<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4357\" data-end=\"4411\">\n<p data-start=\"4359\" data-end=\"4411\"><strong data-start=\"4359\" data-end=\"4370\">6.0\u20136.9<\/strong>: Strong, capable of significant damage<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4412\" data-end=\"4494\">\n<p data-start=\"4414\" data-end=\"4494\"><strong data-start=\"4414\" data-end=\"4431\">7.0 and above<\/strong>: Major to great, with the potential for widespread destruction<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4496\" data-end=\"4638\">The depth of the quake also influences how far it can be felt. The shallower the earthquake, the more intense the surface shaking tends to be.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4640\" data-end=\"4679\">Safety Guidelines During Earthquakes<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4681\" data-end=\"4802\">Authorities across the region have reminded residents of essential safety steps to follow during and after an earthquake:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4804\" data-end=\"5101\">\n<li data-start=\"4804\" data-end=\"4914\">\n<p data-start=\"4806\" data-end=\"4914\"><strong data-start=\"4806\" data-end=\"4820\">If indoors<\/strong>: Drop to the ground, take cover under sturdy furniture, and hold on until the shaking stops<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4915\" data-end=\"4993\">\n<p data-start=\"4917\" data-end=\"4993\"><strong data-start=\"4917\" data-end=\"4932\">If outdoors<\/strong>: Move away from buildings, streetlights, and utility wires<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4994\" data-end=\"5101\">\n<p data-start=\"4996\" data-end=\"5101\"><strong data-start=\"4996\" data-end=\"5015\">After the quake<\/strong>: Check for gas leaks, structural damage, and stay informed through official updates<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5103\" data-end=\"5234\">Preparedness kits, evacuation plans, and knowing how to shut off utilities can all be lifesaving in the aftermath of a major quake.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5236\" data-end=\"5291\">Conclusion: A Wake-Up Call for Regional Preparedness<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5293\" data-end=\"5644\">The 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28 serves as a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"5366\" data-end=\"5416\">powerful reminder of the seismic vulnerability<\/strong>\u00a0of Southeast Asia. While the region avoided immediate disaster this time, the wide-reaching tremors \u2014 from Myanmar to Vietnam \u2014 highlight the need for better public awareness, emergency readiness, and infrastructure resilience.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5646\" data-end=\"5813\">As officials continue to monitor the situation and assess any long-term impacts, citizens are encouraged to remain vigilant and stay informed through credible sources.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"5820\" data-end=\"5832\">Sources:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"5833\" data-end=\"6122\">\n<li data-start=\"5833\" data-end=\"5912\">\n<p data-start=\"5835\" data-end=\"5912\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/earthquake.usgs.gov\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5835\" data-end=\"5910\">U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Map<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5913\" data-end=\"5980\">\n<p data-start=\"5915\" data-end=\"5980\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/seismo.gov.in\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5915\" data-end=\"5978\">India\u2019s National Center for Seismology<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5981\" data-end=\"6122\">\n<p data-start=\"5983\" data-end=\"6122\"><a class=\"cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"5983\" data-end=\"6122\">VOV.VN \u2013 Earthquake Report (Vietnamese)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on\u00a0Friday, March 28, 2025, at around 1:20 p.m. local time, according to official geological monitoring agencies. 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