The variety of folks killed in Myanmar following a strong earthquake has risen to 694, and 1,670 others injured, in keeping with the nation’s army authorities.
The 7.7 magnitude quake struck round 12.50pm native time (6.20am UK time) on Friday at a shallow depth of six miles.
The quake’s epicentre was about 10 miles from the second metropolis of Mandalay.
There have been additionally aftershocks, with one measuring a powerful 6.4 magnitude 12 minutes later.
Neighbouring Thailand was additionally affected, with eight folks lifeless, eight injured and 79 lacking.
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