A crane fell from a swaying building during an earthquake that shook Thailand.

Footage shows the construction equipment plunging from the structure as the magnitude 7.7 tremor hit Bangkok on March 28.

The crane crashed into the side of the building, sending debris falling onto the street below.

The US Geological Survey said the tremor struck at a depth of 10 kilometres (six miles), and was centred in Myanmar, around 50 kilometres (30 miles) east of Monywa.

Residents ran from their homes when they felt the tremors shortly after 1:20 pm local time.

In neighbouring Myanmar, at least 2,000 people were killed and more than 4,000 injured.

The quake destroyed buildings, bridges, and dams, leaving many areas in ruins. Communication remains difficult as mobile networks are down, and access to electricity and the internet is limited.