Pedestrians were seen running for their lives after a building that was under construction is razed to the ground in the Thai capital, after the huge earthquake struck neighbouring Myanmar

A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off New Zealand's South Island on Tuesday, the United States Geological Survey said.

There is no threat of a tsunami following a 6.8 magnitude earthquake off the lower South Island, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says. The quake was initially recorded as a 7.0 but was downgraded by NEMA.

On Tuesday, a powerful magnitude 6.8 earthquake rattled the waters off the coast of Riverton, New Zealand, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). This significant seismic event, initially recorded at a magnitude of 7,

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, with buildings collapsing 800 miles away in Bangkok. Follow Newsweek's live blog for the latest updates.

Data by the United States Geological Survey has produced a horrifying map which shows the extent of an earthquake in Myanmar - and just how far away it has caused destruction

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit central Myanmar early Friday afternoon, rocking the country’s second-most-populous city, Mandalay, and shaking buildings more than 600 miles away in the Thai capital,