Powerful earthquake rocks Myanmar and Thailand, killing more than 150 people

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BANGKOK (AP) — A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, a bridge, and a dam. At least 144 people were killed in Myanmar, where photos and video from two hard-hit cities showed extensive damage. At least eight died in the Thai capital, where a high-rise under construction collapsed.

The 7.7 magnitude quake, with an epicenter near Mandalay, Myanmar‘s second-largest city, struck midday and was followed by a strong 6.4 magnitude aftershock.

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