A devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, killing at least 144 people and injuring over 730. The quake, which hit in the early afternoon, caused widespread destruction, with tremors felt as far as Bangkok, Thailand, where eight people died, and a high-rise building collapsed.

Myanmar Declares State of Emergency

The earthquake's epicentre was near Sagaing, close to Mandalay, at a shallow depth of 10km, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). A powerful aftershock of 6.4 magnitude followed just 12 minutes later, worsening the devastation. Myanmar’s military-led government declared a state of emergency across six regions, with authorities warning that the death toll is expected to rise.

 

Major General Zaw Min Tun, a military government spokesperson, urged blood donors to assist hospitals in hard-hit areas, including Mandalay, Sagaing, and Naypyitaw. The Red Cross reported that damaged power lines were hampering relief efforts, leaving some areas inaccessible.

 

The earthquake caused a 90-year-old bridge in the Sagaing region to collapse and damaged key highways linking Mandalay to Yangon. In Naypyitaw, several religious shrines were destroyed.

 

International Aid Sought Amidst Ongoing Civil Unrest

Myanmar’s ruling military junta made a rare request for international humanitarian aid. However, ongoing civil conflict following the 2021 coup complicates relief efforts. Aid groups are scrambling to assess the situation and navigate Myanmar’s restricted access to external assistance.

 

As the full scale of the disaster unfolds, rescue teams continue to search for survivors amid the destruction, with fears that the final death toll will rise significantly in the coming days.

 

-2025-03-28

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