Myanmar earthquake: Why quakes strike certain regions more often – The Times of India
NEW DELHI: A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, early Friday, sending tremors as far as Bangkok, approximately 800 miles (1,300 kilometers) away. The quake caused extensive damage in two major cities, with images from the capital, Naypyidaw, showing rescue crews working to pull victims from the rubble of collapsed buildings. Authorities in Bangkok…