Over 1,600 killed in Myanmar, Thailand earthquake

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…