Search for survivors continues 3 days after massive quake hit Myanmar, Thailand

BANGKOK – Rescuers in Myanmar and Thailand continued their search for survivors Monday, saying signs of life were still being detected following the 7.7 magnitude quake that rocked both countries three days earlier.

Aftershocks were still being felt in the Burmese cities of Mandalay and Naypyidaw as well as the Thai capital Bangkok, although no additional damage was reported.

In Myanmar at least 1,700 people were confirmed dead, the junta announced on Monday, with more than 300 missing. Around 3,400 people were also injured, according to junta spokesman Major Gen. Zaw Min Tun.