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

Dozens are also feared trapped in a collapsed high-rise building in the Thai capital of Bangkok, hundreds of miles from the epicentre.

A devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar caused a water tank collapse in China's Yunnan province, triggering a flash flood.

The 7.7 magnitude quake struck at around 12.50pm local time on Friday, with its epicentre about 10 miles from the second city of Mandalay.

At least 144 people have died in Myanmar after the 7.7 magnitude earthquake, felt by Thailand and other neighbouring countries.