A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar near Mandalay on March 28, 2025, at 12:50 PM local time. It devastated Mandalay and Bagan, collapsing hundreds of buildings, including historic temples, and leaving at least 144 dead and over 700 injured.
The earthquake caused widespread destruction in Myanmar, particularly in Mandalay and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Bagan. Hundreds of buildings, including historical temples and modern structures, collapsed. As of now, at least 144 people have been confirmed dead, with over 700 injured.
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar near Mandalay on March 28, 2025, at 12:50 PM local time. It devastated Mandalay and Bagan, collapsing hundreds of buildings, including historic temples, and leaving at least 144 dead and over 700 injured.
The earthquake caused widespread destruction in Myanmar, particularly in Mandalay and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Bagan. Hundreds of buildings, including historical temples and modern structures, collapsed. As of now, at least 144 people have been confirmed dead, with over 700 injured.
Tremors were felt as far as Bangkok, Thailand, where significant damage occurred. A 34-story building under construction in the Bang Sue District collapsed, resulting in at least three deaths and trapping 81 individuals under the rubble.
Bangkok Declared Disaster Zone as Rescues Intensify Amid Widespread Panic" Thai authorities have declared Bangkok a disaster area, with rescue teams racing to save those trapped. The quake has sparked panic, forcing evacuations. Officials urge calm as aftershocks loom.
– Government Complex: Partial collapse of 3 ministerial office wings. – Residential Zones: 50+ homes uninhabitable; cracks in high-rise apartments. – Infrastructure: Bridges near City Hall show structural stress. – Hospitals: Emergency wards evacuated due to ceiling damage.
– 🔍 Search & Rescue: 300+ personnel deployed (local + int’l teams). Thermal drones scanning rubble for survivors. – 🏥 Medical Emergency: Field hospitals set up near collapse sites. Priority: Extracting trapped injured (12+ critical cases). – 🛠️ Challenges: Aftershocks slowing progress. Narrow streets hindering heavy machinery. – 🤝 Community Efforts: Volunteers forming human chains to clear debris. Buddhist monasteries sheltering displaced families.
6-story luxury condo crumbles during 5.8 quake; 3 dead, 50+ trapped. Structural flaws suspected as rescue teams race against time."
Over 12 ancient temples cracked or collapsed in unesco-listed heritage zone. centuries-old murals at risk; emergency stabilization underway." "no injuries reported, but cultural loss devastates locals.
🌋 Disaster Impact [Myanmar] 5.6 aftershock near Mandalay 120+ fatalities | 40K displaced Aid blocked in conflict zones [Thailand] Bangkok buildings under inspection 3 deaths in northern provinces Structural safety concerns rising