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Earthquake in Myanmar causes major damage, many feared dead
Myanmar, March 28, 2025 - A powerful earthquake jolted Myanmar this morning, causing extensive damage. The earthquake, measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale, struck near the city of Mandalay in central Myanmar. Many buildings collapsed due to the earthquake, and many people are feared to be buried under the rubble. The local administration has declared a state of emergency and rescue operations have been launched.
According to the USGS, the epicenter of the earthquake was 16 kilometers from Sagaing and its depth was 10 kilometers. The tremors of the earthquake were felt as far as the Thai capital Bangkok, where some buildings were damaged. There are reports of cracks in several historical temples and Buddhist sites in Mandalay, while several laborers are missing after a portion of a 30-story building collapsed in Bangkok.
The Myanmar government has not yet released an official death toll, but initial estimates put the death toll in the hundreds. "We are assessing the damage and evacuating people to safer places," said a Myanmar fire department official. Thailand's prime minister has declared Bangkok an 'emergency zone', and rescue efforts are also underway there.
The earthquake has spread panic in several countries in Southeast Asia. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also expressed concern over the situation and expressed his readiness to provide all possible assistance to Myanmar and Thailand. The Meteorological Department has predicted that more aftershocks are likely in the next 24 hours, urging citizens to be vigilant.
The natural disaster is also likely to have a major impact on Myanmar's tourism industry, especially due to damage to cultural heritage sites in Mandalay. At present, all eyes are on rescue efforts and damage assessment.
Myanmar, March 28, 2025 - A powerful earthquake jolted Myanmar this morning, causing extensive damage. The earthquake, measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale, struck near the city of Mandalay in central Myanmar. Many buildings collapsed due to the earthquake, and many people are feared to be buried under the rubble. The local administration has declared a state of emergency and rescue operations have been launched.
According to the USGS, the epicenter of the earthquake was 16 kilometers from Sagaing and its depth was 10 kilometers. The tremors of the earthquake were felt as far as the Thai capital Bangkok, where some buildings were damaged. There are reports of cracks in several historical temples and Buddhist sites in Mandalay, while several laborers are missing after a portion of a 30-story building collapsed in Bangkok.
The Myanmar government has not yet released an official death toll, but initial estimates put the death toll in the hundreds. "We are assessing the damage and evacuating people to safer places," said a Myanmar fire department official. Thailand's prime minister has declared Bangkok an 'emergency zone', and rescue efforts are also underway there.
The earthquake has spread panic in several countries in Southeast Asia. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also expressed concern over the situation and expressed his readiness to provide all possible assistance to Myanmar and Thailand. The Meteorological Department has predicted that more aftershocks are likely in the next 24 hours, urging citizens to be vigilant.
The natural disaster is also likely to have a major impact on Myanmar's tourism industry, especially due to damage to cultural heritage sites in Mandalay. At present, all eyes are on rescue efforts and damage assessment.
According to the USGS, the epicenter of the earthquake was 16 kilometers from Sagaing and its depth was 10 kilometers. The tremors of the earthquake were felt as far as the Thai capital Bangkok, where some buildings were damaged. There are reports of cracks in several historical temples and Buddhist sites in Mandalay, while several laborers are missing after a portion of a 30-story building collapsed in Bangkok.
The Myanmar government has not yet released an official death toll, but initial estimates put the death toll in the hundreds. "We are assessing the damage and evacuating people to safer places," said a Myanmar fire department official. Thailand's prime minister has declared Bangkok an 'emergency zone', and rescue efforts are also underway there.
The earthquake has spread panic in several countries in Southeast Asia. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also expressed concern over the situation and expressed his readiness to provide all possible assistance to Myanmar and Thailand. The Meteorological Department has predicted that more aftershocks are likely in the next 24 hours, urging citizens to be vigilant.
The natural disaster is also likely to have a major impact on Myanmar's tourism industry, especially due to damage to cultural heritage sites in Mandalay. At present, all eyes are on rescue efforts and damage assessment.
