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Even though the south-east Asian nation is a high risk region for earthquakes, neighbouring Thailand and China - which were also affected by the quake - are not.
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After a 7.7 magnitude earthquake shook Myanmar on Friday, killing more than 2,800 people, international rescuers rushed into the devastated Southeast Asian country.

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Bangkok updates earthquake impact, Din Daeng expressway reopens
BMA updates on earthquake: 18 dead, 33 injured, 78 missing. Din Daeng expressway reopens 5am; safety checks ongoing.
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Myanmar earthquake horror as impact felt in Bangkok and China
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