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.
- 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.