Nigeria, March 30 -- More than 1,600 people have been confirmed dead in an earthquake that occurred in Myanmar, a country in Southeast Asia.
The quake occurred on Friday afternoon, with an epicentre in Mandalay, the country's second-largest city.
The disaster also affected Thailand, a neighbouring country, where 10 people have been reported dead.
In Thailand, the disaster affected Bangkok, the capital city 620 miles from the Mandalay region, by bringing down a 33-storey high-rise that was still under construction.
According to multiple reports, the earthquake reportedly caused multiple buildings to collapse, including one of the largest monasteries in the city.
Photos from Naypyidaw, the capital, showed rescue teams pulling victims fro...