The death toll from the two earthquakes with 7.7 and 6.4 magnitude in Myanmar’s Sagaing has reportedly risen to 20.
The ruling junta government has declared a state of emergency (OHAL) in six regions and requested international humanitarian aid.
The humanitarian aid organization Red Cross reported that power and utility lines were cut in various regions.
Local media reported that 10 people died in the collapse of a mosque in Mandalay.