Satellite images show the destruction in Myanmar after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked the country killing more than 1,600 people.

Video shows monks capturing the moment the 7.7 magnitude quake struck on Friday, with a nearby building collapsing in front of them.

A catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, causing widespread destruction and a soaring death toll. According to Myanmar’s military council, the earthquake has claimed at least 1,

A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, a bridge and a dam. At least 144 people were killed in Myanmar, where photos and video from two hard-hit cities showed extensive damage.

Harrowing scenes emerged of bodies being lined up in the rubble as rescuers scoured for survivors from the quake, whose epicenter was detected near Myanmar’s second-largest city.

One video on social media showed an under-construction building collapsing in Bangkok's Chatuchak Market, while another video showed the iconic Ava Bridge, that connects Myanmar’s Ava and Sagaing regions, falling. However, no tsunami alert has been issued so far.

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, causing significant damage, including the collapse of the historic Ava Bridge. Built in 1934 during the British colonial era, the 16-span suspension bridge connected the Ava and Sagaing regions over the Irrawaddy River.

BREAKING: Old Sagaing Bridge Over River Irrawaddy in Myanmar Connecting Ava and Sagaing Region Collapsed Due to the Tremors

Video shows monks capturing the moment the 7.7 magnitude quake struck on Friday, collapsing surrounding buildings.

On March 26, 2024, Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being struck by a container ship, killing six maintenance workers on the bridge. (Maryland officials have announced plans to replace the bridge by late 2028.)