Thailand/Myanmar shaken by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake

Yesterday I was informed that a strong earthquake struck Myanmar near its border with Thailand. Tremors were felt as far away as Bangkok, almost 800 kilometres (500 miles) from the epicentre, Hanoi and parts of China during the earthquake on Thursday, which the US Geological Survey (USGS) measured at magnitude 6.8.

"The death toll of the quake has increased to more than 50 in Tarlay and Mine Lin townships," said a Myanmar official, who declined to be named.

"Roads are also closed. According to the information that we have, more than 130 buildings collapsed because of the quake. There might be more casualties and damage."

As we pray for Japan, do include Myanmar  and us here in Thailand as well.

Thank you.