Fears, shocks recounted after strong tremors

MANDALAY, Myanmar — At night in quake-hit Mandalay, Myanmar, U Aye Maung, a 70-year-old man, sat outside his house that was damaged by a powerful earthquake that struck on Friday.

He was too scared to sleep. Aftershocks continued to shake the ground, keeping him and many others on edge.

"This is the first time I've ever experienced anything like this," he said with a shaky voice. "I was taking a nap when the earthquake hit. Suddenly, the ground started shaking violently. I tried to crawl, but the freezer and cupboards were falling around me. I couldn't do anything. Then, our front wall collapsed."