A massive 7.7 earthquake struck the Myanmar–China border before dawn, toppling buildings and triggering landslides felt as far as northern Thailand. At least 48 people are dead, hundreds injured, and many still missing.
Hospitals are overwhelmed, aid groups are rushing supplies, and helicopters are evacuating the wounded. Survivors describe grabbing children and fleeing as walls collapsed. Rescuers warn the next two days are crucial as aftershocks continue.
This is one of the region’s worst quakes in decades — a tragic reminder of the need for stronger buildings and faster disaster response.
