A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and Thailand on March 28, 2025, claiming at least 150 lives and causing hundreds of injuries.
The 7.7-magnitude earthquake, centered in Myanmar, was followed by several aftershocks, one of which measured 6.7 on the Richter scale.
This tragic event has left thousands in mourning, with rescue efforts still ongoing. While the full scale of the disaster is still unclear, new details continue to emerge, shedding light on the profound impact of the earthquake on the region.
The earthquake struck at approximately 1:30 p.m. local time (2:30 a.m. ET) near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city. The epicenter was located at a depth of 6 miles, and the tremors reverberated throughout Southeast Asia, including neighboring Thailand. While the immediate effects were devastating, the full scale of the damage remains unclear due to Myanmar’s tightly controlled government information.
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