Photo: AFP via Getty Images, showing the extensive damage from the earthquake.
Earlier today, a massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck the heart of Saigang and Mandalay in Myanmar. The impact was felt as far as Thailand, with our team reporting significant tremors and mild damage to our KGED center in Mae Sot.
In Myanmar, tremors were felt across several towns, including Sagaing, Mandalay, Kyaukse, Pyin Oo Lwin, and Shwebo in upper Myanmar. According to our Shan team member, the impact was also felt significantly across Shan State.
Early reports from the Mandalay area have catalogued the collapse of bridges, temples, and high-rise buildings. Hospitals in Mandalay are being inundated with survivors, with some receiving treatment on the street due to the overflow of patients.
The full scale of the damage and the number of deaths is still unclear. More than 140 deaths have been reported thus far, and the death toll continues to rise. Given the ongoing civil war in Myanmar and the junta’s often limited transparency, information about the full extent may be limited.
Our local partners near Taunggyi, southeast of Mandalay, are assessing the immediate and most urgent needs. Our relief team is rapidly mobilizing and will arrive in the country tomorrow to help with the assessment and immediate crisis response.
Before the earthquake left the country in tremors, Myanmar was already in the middle of a dire humanitarian crisis. According to OCHA, one-third of the population and 6.3 million children require humanitarian assistance.
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The Devastating Myanmar-Thailand Earthquake: Death Toll Surpasses 1,600.
The Devastating Myanmar-Thailand Earthquake: Death Toll Surpasses 1,600.
On March 28, 2025, a catastrophic earthquake struck the Myanmar-Thailand region, leaving a trail of destruction and loss that has gripped international attention. With a magnitude of 7.7, the quake’s epicenter was located northwest of Sagaing in central Myanmar, a region already burdened by political instability. The…
