Overview

• A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025, with the death toll now at 2,719 and thousands more feared dead.
• Over 650 survivors have been rescued, including a woman after 91 hours and a man after five days under the rubble.
• Despite calls for a ceasefire, the Myanmar military has resumed operations against rebel groups, complicating humanitarian efforts.
• International aid has mobilized, with over 1,000 rescuers deployed, but damaged infrastructure and restricted access hinder relief work.
• The World Health Organization has classified the earthquake as a Level 3 emergency, its highest crisis level, urging global support.