Earthquake in Thailand, Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam (Thursday, March 24, 2011)

Thursday, March 24, 2011

The earthquake struck Thailand, Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam on Thursday, March 24, 2011 night. An earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale that rocked Myanmar, northern Thailand near the border. This earthquake resulted in one person in Thailand died.

Eyewitnesses claim to earthquake shocks felt in Bangkok, central Myanmar, and even cause panic in the city of Hanoi, Vietnam, so many tall buildings to evacuate.


Thai police said 53-year-old woman in May Sai, died after being buried walls of his house that collapsed. Hospital officials said there were no other casualties.

The quake was centered in the region who berharak 111 kilometers north of Chiang Rai. "Over the last 40 years, I've never felt an earthquake of this magnitude. glasses broken, and I had to lean on the pole home," said Thanawan Sisukniyom, a retired teacher in Mai Sai.

Residents in Chiang Mai, the second largest city in Thailand, felt the strong earthquake that, although not yet reported on damage to buildings in the area.

While in Myanmar, the earthquake was also felt in Tachilek, a city adjacent to Chiang Rai. Many motorcycle parked at the curb, it collapsed due to earthquake shocks.