10 Points: Devastating Earthquake Strikes Myanmar and Thailand
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar near Mandalay on Friday, March 28, 2025
The earthquake resulted in over 1,000 deaths in Myanmar, with numbers expected to rise as rescue operations continue
In Bangkok, Thailand, tremors caused the collapse of a high-rise building under construction, leading to several fatalities and many workers trapped under the debris.
The tremors were felt as far as China's Yunnan and Sichuan provinces, demonstrating the extensive reach of the earthquake.
In Myanmar, the quake destroyed buildings, downed bridges, and buckled roads across various regions, causing significant infrastructural damage.
The disaster exacerbates the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Myanmar, already strained by prolonged civil conflict, complicating relief efforts.
Several countries, including China, Russia, India, Malaysia, South Korea, and the United States, have offered aid despite existing geopolitical tensions.
The United Nations has allocated $5 million for immediate relief efforts in Myanmar, highlighting the severity of the situation
More than 100 aftershocks have been recorded since the initial quake, with the largest measuring 6.7 magnitude occurring just minutes after the mainshock.