A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, killing 144 people and injuring more than 700 others, the junta said, with tremors reaching as far as neighboring Thailand and China.The junta, embroiled in a civil war, has declared a state of emergency in response to the quake, Mizzima News Media reported. Several buildings in the two Southeast Asian countries have collapsed, including a high-rise in Bangkok where many were reported missing.The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake that occurred past noon struck at a depth of about 10 kilometers, with strong shaking near Mandala…READ FULL ARTICLE
