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Myanmar Earthquake (2025) was a magnitude 7.7 moment earthquake that occurred on 28 March 2025 in central and northwestern regions of Myanmar and triggered numerous aftershocks. The earthquake was strongly felt in particular in the Sagaing and Mandalay regions, and its effects were also observed in neighboring countries such as Thailand, China and India.
A bridge collapsed due to the earthquake in Myanmar, 28 March 2025 – Myanmar Now
The earthquake occurred at approximately 12:50 local time. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) measured its magnitude at 7.7 and recorded another earthquake of magnitude 6.4 about 12 minutes later.
The earthquake’s epicenter was located 16 kilometers northwest of the city of Sagaing in central Myanmar, at a depth of approximately 10 kilometers. The China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC), however, reported a different assessment, estimating the magnitude at 7.9 and the depth at 30 kilometers.
The most affected areas included the cities of Sagaing, Mandalay, Kyaukse, Pyin Oo Lwin and Shwebo. A bridge within the Sagaing Township boundaries collapsed completely; in Mandalay, the historic palace complex suffered severe damage. In major cities such as Yangon and Naypyidaw, building evacuations were carried out, and reports indicated road collapses and falling debris from some structures.
The earthquake was also felt across a wide geographic area outside Myanmar. In Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, and in Chiang Mai in the north, tremors were felt in high-rise buildings; swimming pools overflowed and building evacuations were conducted. Tremors were also reported in China’s Yunnan and Shaanxi provinces.
Following the earthquake, the Myanmar Fire Department launched search and situation assessment operations around Yangon. No official statements regarding casualties or large-scale destruction were issued in the initial hours. Images circulating on social media indicated collapsed structures and cracks in roads in certain areas.
Myanmar is a country situated between the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates and lies along an active seismic zone. The region where the earthquake occurred is located on the Sagaing Fault, a north-south trending fault line that has previously experienced destructive earthquakes.
The 7.7 magnitude earthquake on 28 March and the subsequent 6.4 magnitude aftershock caused significant loss of life and infrastructure damage in Myanmar and neighboring countries. According to initial official reports from Myanmar, three people lost their lives when part of a mosque collapsed in the town of Taungoo.

The 7.7 and 6.4 magnitude earthquakes on 28 March – Anadolu Agency
In the town of Aung Ban in Shan State, at least two people died and 20 were injured when a hotel collapsed. In Mandalay, a five-story building was completely destroyed, a teahouse collapsed, and people were reported trapped inside. In Naypyidaw, a section of a market roof caved in, and walls around the Mandalay Palace as well as the clock tower were destroyed.
Myanmar’s military administration has declared a state of emergency in six affected regions, including Naypyidaw, Mandalay and Sagaing. Local authorities and rescue teams continue search and rescue and humanitarian operations amid ongoing aftershocks.
State media reported building collapses in five different cities and towns, as well as the destruction of both a railway bridge and a highway bridge along the Yangon-Mandalay Highway. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) stated that aid teams faced difficulties reaching affected areas in Sagaing, Mandalay and southern Shan due to power outages and communication disruptions.
The earthquakes also affected Thailand. In the capital Bangkok, three people died when a section of an under-construction skyscraper collapsed, and at least 90 others could not be reached. Hundreds of buildings in Bangkok were evacuated, and damage reports were filed for approximately 170 structures across the city. The Thai government declared the country an “emergency zone,” and railway services were temporarily suspended.
The earthquake’s effects were felt as far as China’s Yunnan Province, where strong tremors were experienced, but no loss of life was reported in that region.
Myanmar experienced two earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.7 and 6.4 on 28 March 2025. As of 29 March, the death toll has reached 1,002 and the number of injured has risen to 2,376. The military administration in Myanmar has emphasized that the death toll may rise further.
In Mandalay, the historic Buddhist monastery Ma Soe Yane has collapsed. A dam has also failed, and water levels have risen in some low-lying areas. In Bangkok, the death toll from the collapse of a building under construction has reached six, with 22 people injured.
Building that collapsed in Bangkok on 28 March 2025 - The Guardian
International aid has been organized for search and rescue operations following the earthquake. A 37-member search and rescue team from China’s Yunnan province, equipped with drones and earthquake detection devices, has arrived in Yangon. Russia has dispatched two aircraft carrying 120 rescue personnel and relief supplies.
India has sent not only medical and rescue teams but also essential supplies to Myanmar. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced an emergency fund of five million dollars to alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Myanmar. The International Rescue Committee has stated that thousands of people may be displaced, with urgent needs for shelter, healthcare and food rapidly increasing.
According to initial data released as of March, the death toll was recorded at 1,700 and the number of injured at 3,400, with approximately 300 people reported missing. From that date onward, fatalities increased rapidly. According to a statement issued on April 1 by Myanmar’s State Administration Council, the death toll rose to 2,719 and the number of injured to 4,521, with 441 people still missing. By April 2, the total death toll had reached 2,886, with 373 individuals still reported missing. A national week of mourning was declared in the country. Myanmar State Administration Council Chairman General Min Aung Hlaing stated that the death toll could exceed 3,000. The Japanese government announced it would provide emergency aid amounting to six million dollars to those affected by the earthquakes in Myanmar.

Search and rescue operations in a collapsed building in Thailand, April 1, 2025 – Anadolu Agency
In neighboring Thailand, which was also affected by the earthquakes, significant damage occurred especially in Bangkok, with the death toll rising to 17 and the number of injured reaching 32. According to data from Thailand’s Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Agency, 420 homes, 48 temples, 76 hospitals, and numerous schools and public buildings sustained damage.
As of 7 April 2025, the number of fatalities in the earthquakes in Myanmar has risen to 3,145, with 4,589 people injured. According to information broadcast by Myanmar State Television (MRTV), more than 221 individuals remain missing and search and rescue operations are ongoing. Chinese citizens have also been affected by the earthquakes. The Chinese Embassy in Myanmar reported that five Chinese nationals lost their lives and 13 others were injured.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres described the situation in Myanmar as “a scene of total devastation and helplessness.” He noted that the earthquake has deepened not only physical damage but also political, humanitarian and social vulnerabilities. It has been announced that Tom Fletcher, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, has been dispatched to Myanmar to participate in field operations. Additionally, UN Special Representative for Myanmar Julie Bishop is scheduled to visit the country.
Guterres has called on the international community to provide urgent funding and emphasized that humanitarian aid in Myanmar must be delivered quickly, safely, sustainably and without obstacles.
Myanmar has recorded 3,471 fatalities as of 6 April due to two earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.7 and 6.4. A total of 4,671 people were injured in the earthquakes. Search and rescue operations are ongoing for more than 200 people reported missing.

Search and rescue operations in Myanmar, April 2025 – Anadolu Agency
Myanmar's military administration, the State Administration Council (SAC), stated in its April 11 announcement that the death toll from the two earthquakes had risen to 3,689 and the number of injured to 5,020. Search operations are ongoing for approximately 140 people reported missing.
On 28 March 2025, an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 occurred in Myanmar. Significant damage was reported in many cities, including Sagaing and Mandalay, with bridges and historical structures collapsing. The earthquake was also felt in countries such as Thailand, China and India. The earthquake, which was followed by aftershocks, occurred along the active Sagaing Fault.
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