A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck near the China–Myanmar border while most people were asleep, triggering violent shaking across the region.
The quake, just 10 km deep, was felt across southern China, northern Thailand, and parts of Myanmar, causing buildings to collapse and forcing mass evacuations.
Dozens have been confirmed dead, with hundreds injured and many still feared trapped under debris.
Cities including Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai were heavily affected, as emergency teams struggle with damaged infrastructure and communication failures.
Rescue efforts are ongoing as authorities race against time to save survivors and provide urgent aid.
The disaster highlights the urgent need for coordinated international relief as the full scale of destruction continues to unfold.
