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Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 1,000 as Rescue Efforts Intensify

The 7.7 magnitude quake, followed by a 6.4 aftershock, has devastated Myanmar and impacted Thailand, with hundreds still trapped under rubble.

Rescuers walk at the site of a high-rise building under construction that collapsed after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Bangkok, Thailand, Friday, March 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
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The building had been due to house the office of the auditor-general
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Overview

  • A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar near Mandalay on March 28, followed by a 6.4 magnitude aftershock, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.
  • The death toll in Myanmar has risen to over 1,000, with more than 2,300 injured, while Thailand has reported at least 8 fatalities, including those from a collapsed skyscraper in Bangkok.
  • Myanmar’s military government has declared a state of emergency in six regions and issued a rare plea for international aid, with offers of assistance beginning to arrive.
  • Rescue operations continue in Myanmar and Thailand, with hundreds still trapped under rubble, as damaged infrastructure and ongoing civil conflict hinder relief efforts.
  • The United States Geological Survey has projected thousands of fatalities and economic losses potentially exceeding Myanmar's GDP, compounding the country's existing humanitarian crisis.