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Myanmar Earthquake: One Month On, Over 200,000 Displaced and Relief Efforts Struggle

As Myanmar confronts the aftermath of its strongest quake in over a century, survivors face worsening conditions with monsoon rains approaching and conflict complicating aid delivery.

A damaged building is seen in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 28, 2025, one month after the earthquake. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)
A damaged building is seen in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 28, 2025, one month after the earthquake. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)
A damaged building is seen in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 28, 2025, one month after the earthquake. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)
Volunteers help to clear a collapsed building after one month of the strong earthquake, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Monday, April 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Aung Shine Oo)

Overview

  • The March 28 magnitude-7.7 earthquake, Myanmar's strongest since 1912, has left 3,763 dead, 5,107 injured, and 110 missing, with the toll still rising.
  • Over 200,000 people have been displaced, with 48,656 in organized shelters and 159,239 relocating independently, as thousands remain in makeshift camps.
  • The quake caused widespread destruction, damaging or destroying over 63,000 homes, 6,700 schools, 5,400 monasteries, and 5,300 pagodas across 10 regions.
  • Despite a declared ceasefire, at least 65 air strikes have been recorded in quake-hit areas, further endangering civilians and hampering relief operations.
  • International aid efforts have mobilized 2,095 rescue workers from 26 countries and delivered over 3,800 tons of supplies, but agencies warn of worsening humanitarian challenges as monsoon season looms.