A 7.7 magnitude earthquake has struck Myanmar, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) says, writes BBC.

The tremors were felt in China and Thailand, with footage on social media showing people evacuating buildings in Bangkok and gathering in the streets.

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According to USGS, the earthquake’s epicentre was located 16km northwest of the Burmese city of Sagaing, near the city Mandalay. This is an area about 100km north of the capital Naypyidaw.

AFP journalists in Naypyidaw said roads were buckled by the force of the tremors and chunks fell from ceilings.