A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near the China–Myanmar border, leaving widespread destruction and shocking experts with its sudden force. The quake, centered just 10 kilometers below the surface, leveled towns, split roads, and toppled buildings within minutes.
Tremors were felt across southern China, northern Thailand, and much of Myanmar, sending terrified residents running into the streets as aftershocks followed. Authorities confirmed dozens dead and hundreds injured, with many trapped beneath rubble. Rescuers battled blocked roads, landslides, and power outages to reach survivors. Entire neighborhoods were flattened, and thousands remain without shelter. Experts are now studying whether this quake could trigger further seismic activity in the region. The tragedy underscores nature’s immense, unpredictable power—and humanity’s fragile resilience.
