In a statement, Myanmar’s military-led government reported 1644 dead, 3408 injured, and 139 missing following a powerful earthquake, with Australia’s DFAT confirming no Australians affected. The earthquake caused significant damage in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, and Bangkok, Thailand, with a high-rise building collapse in Thailand leaving many missing and fears of rising casualties. Myanmar’s location on a major fault line makes earthquakes common, with the recent quake causing significant destruction and a growing humanitarian crisis.
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