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Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Rises Amid Deepening Humanitarian Crisis

The 7.7-magnitude earthquake has killed over 1,700 people, with international aid struggling to navigate damaged infrastructure and ongoing civil conflict.

Rescuers work at the site of a building that collapsed, in the aftermath of a strong earthquake, in Mandalay, Myanmar, March 30, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer
Chinese rescue team members, seen in blue, search for victims trapped in the rubble of a damaged temple in Mandalay on Saturday.
Satellite image of Mandalay, Myanmar before and after the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit the city on March 28, 2025.
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Overview

  • The official death toll from the March 28 earthquake in Myanmar has surpassed 1,700, with over 3,400 injured and 300 still missing.
  • Rescue efforts are severely hampered by damaged roads, collapsed bridges, and communication breakdowns, with many areas still inaccessible.
  • International aid, including teams from India, China, Russia, and Thailand, has begun arriving, but logistical challenges and security concerns persist.
  • The ongoing civil war complicates relief operations, with some regions cut off due to conflict and military airstrikes continuing even after the disaster.
  • Neighboring Thailand has reported 17 fatalities, including 10 from a collapsed high-rise in Bangkok, as aftershocks continue to shake the region.