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Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Exceeds 1,700 as Relief Efforts Struggle

The 7.7-magnitude quake has devastated infrastructure, displaced thousands, and exposed the Myanmar junta's limited capacity to manage the crisis.

Rescuers work at the site of the Sky Villa Condo that collapsed In Friday's earthquake in Mandalay, Myanmar, Sunday, March 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Thein Zaw)
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Rescue workers clear rubble on the top at the site of an under-construction building collapse in Bangkok on March 30, 2025.

Overview

  • A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand on March 28, 2025, with its epicenter near Mandalay at a shallow depth of 10km.
  • The death toll has risen to over 1,700, with more than 3,400 injured and hundreds still missing, as rescue operations face significant challenges.
  • Extensive damage to infrastructure, including multistory buildings, religious sites, and bridges, has been reported in Mandalay and the Sagaing region.
  • Logistical and political barriers, compounded by Myanmar's ongoing civil war, are slowing international aid delivery despite pledges of support from China, India, and the U.S.
  • The disaster has intensified Myanmar's humanitarian crisis, with millions already in need of aid, and raised concerns about the junta's ability to coordinate effective relief efforts.