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Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 1,700 as Rescue Efforts Face Major Challenges

The 7.7 magnitude quake has left thousands injured and displaced, with international aid struggling to reach areas devastated by 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.
A general view of a building that collapsed, in the aftermath of a strong earthquake, in Mandalay, Myanmar, March 30, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer
Satellite image of Mandalay, Myanmar before and after the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit the city on March 28, 2025.

Overview

  • The death toll from the March 28 earthquake in Myanmar has exceeded 1,700, with over 3,400 injured and 300 still missing, as rescue operations continue.
  • Severe damage to infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and airports, has significantly hindered relief efforts, leaving many areas inaccessible.
  • International aid is arriving, with countries like China, India, and Russia sending rescue teams and supplies, but the scale of the disaster has overwhelmed resources.
  • The ongoing civil war in Myanmar complicates rescue and relief operations, with the military junta continuing airstrikes despite calls for a ceasefire by opposition groups.
  • Experts warn that the death toll could rise above 10,000, and economic losses may exceed Myanmar's annual GDP, as aftershocks and logistical challenges persist.