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What caused the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand and what damage is expected?

Workers assist an injured man after a strong earthquake struck central Myanmar yesterday. Photo: Reuters/Ann Wang

Workers assist an injured man after a strong earthquake struck central Myanmar yesterday. Photo: Reuters/Ann Wang

Alex Croft

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A massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake has killed at least 150 people in Myanmar and Thailand, leaving the region reeling as rescuers pick through piles of rubble to find missing people.

Thousands streamed out of their buildings in scenes of panic and chaos after the quake struck at around midday yesterday, causing numerous structures to come crashing down in one of the worst earthquakes the region has seen.

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