Myanmar Earthquakes Cause Widespread Damage and Trapped Workers in Bangkok

Two powerful earthquakes struck central Myanmar, causing severe structural damage in Mandalay and Bangkok, with rescue operations underway for 43 trapped workers in a collapsed skyscraper.

Two earthquakes of magnitudes 7.7 and 6.4 struck central Myanmar near Sagaing on March 28, 2025, at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers.
Significant damage was reported in Mandalay, including collapsed buildings and the Ava Bridge falling into the Irrawaddy River.
In Bangkok, an under-construction skyscraper collapsed, trapping 43 workers under the debris, prompting ongoing rescue efforts.
Tremors were felt across the region, including in Thailand, China’s Yunnan province, northeastern India, and Bangladesh, disrupting daily life and infrastructure.
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra declared a state of emergency in Bangkok, with metro services suspended and evacuations taking place.