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Myanmar-Thailand Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 1,600 as Rescue Efforts Continue

The 7.7 magnitude earthquake, the strongest in Myanmar in over a century, has caused widespread destruction, leaving thousands injured and hundreds missing.

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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)
The building had been due to house the office of the auditor-general
In this image provided by The Myanmar Military True News Information Team, Myanmar's military leader Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, center, inspects damaged road caused by an earthquake Friday, in Naypyitaw.

Overview

  • The death toll in Myanmar has risen to over 1,600, with more than 3,400 injured, while hundreds remain missing following the devastating earthquake on March 28, 2025.
  • The epicenter was near Sagaing, Myanmar, with aftershocks complicating rescue operations and causing further damage to already fragile infrastructure.
  • In Bangkok, a 30-story skyscraper under construction collapsed, killing at least 10 and leaving dozens trapped as search and rescue efforts continue.
  • Myanmar's military junta has issued a rare plea for international aid, with countries like the United States, China, and the European Union pledging support.
  • Millions are affected across the region, with significant infrastructure damage reported in Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city, and ongoing risks from aftershocks and damaged dams.