US EditionThe devastating Myanmar earthquake, and more from around the world
- On Friday, March 28th, 2025, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, with its epicenter 16km north-west of Sagaing, near Mandalay, causing widespread devastation and also jolting neighboring Thailand.
- The earthquake's impact was amplified by existing challenges, including the ongoing civil war and a dire humanitarian situation with nearly 20 million people in need of assistance and over 3.5 million displaced.
- Strong tremors downed buildings and bridges, buckled roads, and damaged infrastructure, leaving residents homeless and fearing further collapse from continuing aftershocks, including a 5.1 magnitude aftershock on Sunday.
- Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing made a rare appeal for international aid, while the "National Unity Government" declared a two-week partial ceasefire in quake-affected regions, and the USGS stated on Saturday that "High casualties and extensive damage are probable and the disaster is likely widespread."
- The earthquake resulted in catastrophic consequences, with reports indicating at least 1,700 fatalities, 3,400 injuries, and hundreds missing, prompting international rescue efforts and a pause in fighting to enable aid delivery, though the true scale of the disaster remains unclear and rebuilding will be a daunting task due to Myanmar's lack of infrastructure, business, and investment.
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