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Myanmar Earthquake Leaves Over 150 Dead and Hundreds Injured

A 7.7 magnitude quake near Mandalay caused widespread devastation, with rescue efforts ongoing and international aid requested.

  • A massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025, followed by a 6.4 magnitude aftershock, with its epicenter near Mandalay.
  • At least 144 people in Myanmar and 10 in Thailand have been confirmed dead, with over 730 injured and hundreds still feared trapped under rubble.
  • Myanmar's military junta declared a state of emergency in six regions and issued a rare international appeal for humanitarian aid.
  • In Bangkok, a 30-story high-rise under construction collapsed, killing at least 10 and leaving scores unaccounted for as rescue teams work through the rubble.
  • The earthquake exacerbates Myanmar's ongoing humanitarian crisis, with millions already displaced due to civil conflict and infrastructure ill-equipped to handle such disasters.
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