On March 28, 2025, a huge 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Southeast Asia. Myanmar’s second-largest city, Mandalay, was close to where it happened. The quake caused widespread devastation across Myanmar and Thailand, resulting in numerous casualties and significant structural damage.
A large number of buildings in Myanmar fell because of the earthquake. In Mandalay, several buildings, including a mosque and a tea shop, collapsed, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries. The military, which was in charge, declared a state of emergency in the affected areas and promised emergency relief and help work would begin right away.
Devastation across the city of Mandalay in Myanmar, as a result of today’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake, with dozens of buildings having collapsed as well as the Ava Bridge over the Irrawaddy River. pic.twitter.com/8YE8KsxXws
— OSINTdefender (@sentdefender) March 28, 2025
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A 30-story high-rise building that was being built in the Chatuchak area of Bangkok, Thailand, fell. There were strong shocks. Ninety more people are still missing, and three have died. The search for and rescue of people trapped under the rubble is still going on, and emergency services are working nonstop to find and help them. The earthquake had effects that went beyond Thailand and Myanmar.
Whole Bangkok shook like Crazy! #Bangkok #earthquake pic.twitter.com/99v7ySZDGc
— Srushti Gopani (@DrSrushtiG) March 28, 2025
There were tremors in China’s Yunnan state, and people were hurt and property damage was recorded in both Yunnan and Sichuan. During power blackouts, the Red Cross is trying to figure out what kind of help is needed. Myanmar and Thailand have both declared states of emergency in the areas that were hit by the accident.
A Buddhist monastery collapsed near Taunggyi city, Shan State which is bordered to Thailand. pic.twitter.com/WmRjpndnjn
— Heung Min Son (@heungburma) March 28, 2025
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Rescue groups are getting ready to help earthquake victims. Support from around the world has been shown by close countries willing to help with the relief efforts. Southeast Asia is prone to earthquakes, and this terrible event shows how important it is to have full plans for how to prepare for and handle disasters.
As rescue efforts continue, we hope for swift recovery, safety for all, and a return to stability in the affected regions.