Chinese nationals alerted against possible aftershocks after Myanmar strong quake

BANGKOK - The Chinese Consulate General in Thailand's Chiang Mai Friday advised Chinese nationals in the country to stay on alert against possible aftershocks after a strong quake jolted Myanmar.

The Chinese consulate general said in a statement that the strong earthquake struck Myanmar earlier in the day, with noticeable tremors felt in northern Thailand, including Chiang Mai and Mae Hong Son provinces.

Some tourist attractions in Pai District of Mae Hong Son have collapsed as a result of the quake, it said.

The Chinese consulate general urged Chinese nationals in Thailand to closely follow official early warning information to be released by Thai authorities, and avoid staying on higher floors.

In the event of an earthquake, it asked Chinese nationals to remain calm and seek safe shelter as quickly as possible.

The Myanmar Fire Service Department said a 7.7-magnitude earthquake jolted central Myanmar, with the epicenter at a depth of 10.0 km, on Friday. The tremor caused "considerable damage" in some parts of Myanmar.