Myanmar Earthquake Kills 3, Damages Scores Of Ancient Temples.
Yangon: A powerful earthquake shook central Myanmar on Wednesday, killing at least three people including two children, and damaging scores of centuries-old Buddhist pagodas around the ancient capital of Bagan.
The 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook buildings across the Southeast Asian country, with tremors felt as far away as Thailand – where witnesses reported high rise towers swaying in Bangkok – Bangladesh and eastern India.
« We felt quite heavy shaking for about 10 seconds and started to evacuate the building when there was another strong tremor, » said Vincent Panzani of charity Save the Children.