US EditionMore than 150 people dead after earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand
- On March 28, 2025, a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar near Mandalay, its second-largest city, and neighboring Thailand, causing widespread damage.
- The earthquake, which occurred at a shallow depth of 10 kilometers, was felt as far away as China's Yunnan and Sichuan provinces, and Bangkok, Thailand, where buildings swayed and a high-rise under construction collapsed.
- The quake destroyed buildings, bridges, and historical sites, including parts of the former royal palace in Mandalay, with state media reporting building collapses across five urban areas and two bridges destroyed, one on a key highway.
- The Myanmar military junta, led by Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, declared a state of emergency in six regions and reported at least 144 deaths and 730 injuries in Myanmar, while Thai officials documented 10 deaths, 16 injuries, and 101 missing persons from construction sites in Bangkok, with Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing stating, "The death toll and injuries are expected to rise."
- Amidst an ongoing civil war and a pre-existing humanitarian crisis with nearly 20 million people in need and over 3.3 million displaced, the disaster prompted Myanmar's isolated military regime to request international aid, with the United Nations allocating $5 million for initial relief efforts and President Trump pledging U.S. Assistance to the devastated region.
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