BANGKOK: (Mar 28) After a massive 7.7 magnitude quake jolted Thailand and Myanmar, the Indian Embassy here on Friday issued a helpline number and asked all Indian nationals to contact it in case of emergency.
The earthquake, with an epicentre in the Mandalay city in Myanmar, struck at midday at a depth of 10 kilometres, according to the United States Geological Survey. At least 144 people were killed in Myanmar and 730 others were injured.
At least 10 died in the Thai capital, where a high-rise under construction collapsed. PTI
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