At least 694 killed in Myanmar after earthquake

The number of people killed in Myanmar following a powerful earthquake has risen to 694, and 1,670 others injured, according to the country's military government.

The head of the military government has ordered a prompt rescue effort following the 7.7 magnitude quake.

It struck at around 12.50pm local time (6.20am UK time) on Friday at a shallow depth of six miles.

The quake's epicentre was about 10 miles from the second city of Mandalay.

There were also aftershocks, with one measuring a strong 6.4 magnitude 12 minutes later.

Neighbouring Thailand was also affected, with eight people dead, eight injured and 79 missing.

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