New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday stated that India is ready to provide all possible assistance following the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand.

Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi wrote, “Concerned about the situation following the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand. Praying for the safety and well-being of everyone. India stands ready to offer all possible assistance. In this regard, I have directed authorities to remain on standby and asked the Ministry of External Affairs to stay in touch with the governments of Myanmar and Thailand.”

On Friday, a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake shook Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, causing high-rise buildings to sway. According to the US Geological Survey and Germany’s GFZ Centre for Geosciences, the earthquake’s epicenter was located in Myanmar at a depth of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles).