India, March 28 -- Two powerful earthquakes, measuring 7.7 and 6.4 in magnitude, struck central Myanmar on Friday, triggering strong tremors that were felt in neighbouring Thailand and parts of India. The shaking was so intense that in Bangkok, a rooftop swimming pool dramatically overflowed, cascading down a high-rise like a waterfall.

According to news agency AFP, a 30-storey skyscraper under construction for government offices collapsed in the city, trapping 43 workers. The full extent of casualties and damage remains unclear.

The epicentre of the quakes was located about 50 kilometres east of Monywa, a city in central Myanmar. Despite the severity, there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties within Myanmar itself, a coun...