7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Myanmar, Triggers Regional Crisis

The powerful quake caused severe damage in Myanmar, while tremors in Thailand led to a building collapse in Bangkok, trapping 43 workers.

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on March 28, 2025, with its epicenter located 16 kilometers northwest of Sagaing.
The quake caused widespread damage in Myanmar, including deformed roads and falling debris in the capital, Naypyidaw.
In Bangkok, Thailand, tremors caused a 30-story building under construction to collapse, trapping 43 workers as rescue efforts continue.
The Thai Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, convened an emergency meeting to address the crisis, with Bangkok placed under a state of emergency.
The earthquake was also felt in China's Yunnan province, where seismic authorities recorded a magnitude of 7.9, highlighting the region's seismic vulnerability.