RANGOON — A 6.8-magnitude earthquake has hit northeastern Burma—Shan State.
The quake struck near the Southeast Asian country's borders with Thailand and Laos, about 70 miles (110 kilometers) from the northern Thai city of Chiang Rai.
The northern Thai city sustained a little damage, according to Thai television.
There were no immediate reports of damage from the Burmese side, a remote area where communications, even in the best of times, are difficult.
The 6.8-magnitude quake was just six miles (10 kilometers) deep, according to the US Geological Survey.
At that strength and depth, it said 600,000 people could feel shaking anywhere from strong to violent. It added that since buildings in the area are considered vulnerable, moderate to very heavy damage could be expected.
Buildings swayed in Bangkok, about 480 miles (770 kilometers) south of the epicenter.
The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said the quake was located too far inland to create a destructive wave.
(Irrawaddy)
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