Fri Mar 28 06:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Strong 7.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Myanmar, Felt Across Southeast Asia
**Yangon, Myanmar/Bangkok, Thailand –** A powerful 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck near Myanmar on March 28th at 2:20 PM local time, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. The quake, with a depth of 30 kilometers, was centered at 21.85 degrees north latitude and 95.95 degrees east longitude.
The tremor was strongly felt in Yangon, Myanmar’s largest city, and across the border in Thailand. In Bangkok, the shaking lasted several minutes, causing widespread panic. Citizens evacuated high-rise buildings and poured into the streets. Reports indicate that the earthquake was felt throughout Thailand.
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