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The shallow depth of the earthquake is a major factor in why the tremors were felt over such a wide area.
Vietnam Reports Shaking in Multiple Cities
In Vietnam, residents in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and several other urban areas reported feeling the tremors, especially those living in high-rise apartment buildings. Many shared their experiences on social media, describing the sensation as a swaying or rolling motion lasting several seconds.
Authorities confirmed that the earthquake was indeed felt in Vietnam, although no structural damage or injuries have been reported at this time.
In Bangkok, Thailand, the tremors were noticeable enough to cause water to slosh out of swimming pools — a common sign of medium to strong seismic activity in urban areas. Local news outlets also reported that several office workers in tall buildings felt their workplaces shake briefly.
Similar reports came from parts of northern India, Laos, and southern China, where the ground movement, while milder, was still perceptible to residents in multi-story structures.
As of this writing, no casualties or significant infrastructure damage have been reported in Myanmar or any of the affected neighboring countries. However, officials are continuing to monitor the situation, and aftershocks remain a possibility in the hours and days following such a large seismic event.
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