India, March 29 -- A massive earthquake of 7.7 magnitude and an aftershock of 6.4 struck Myanmar and also jolted its neighbouring country of Thailand on Friday, causing severe destruction in the regions.

According to Myanmar's ruling junta chief, at least 144 people were killed and more than 700 others were injured, with the "death toll and injuries expected to rise".

In Thailand's capital city, Bangkok, at least 10 persons lost their lives, with several others injured and missing, reports said.

The quake, which struck in early afternoon, also caused some damage in China. The tremors were reportedly felt in the southwest Yunnan province, with Beijing's earthquake agency reporting the jolt as a 7.9 magnitude one.

People were seen rushi...