A magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar caused widespread shaking and likely considerable damage because of a lack of buildings built to withstand temblors ...

A major earthquake in Myanmar on Friday has caused more than 3,000 deaths and led to the collapse of numerous structures.

A rescue team in Mandalay, the city closest to the earthquake's epicentre, tells the BBC they "are digging people out with ...

There is an urgent need for stronger building regulations, improved materials, and widespread retrofitting efforts in earthquake-prone regions ...

Skyscrapers are designed to be more flexible ... Engineers also incorporate earthquake-resistant designs such as reinforced joints and trusses, which help distribute seismic energy throughout ...