Myanmar struck by 7.7 magnitude earthquake: A look at major quakes in the last 5 years
3 days, 9 hours ago

Myanmar struck by 7.7 magnitude earthquake: A look at major quakes in the last 5 years

Firstpost  

The United States Geological Survey said the quake was of 7.7 magnitude and at a depth of 10 km. It was followed by a powerful aftershock Thai King's volunteers work near the site of a collapsed building after a strong earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, earthquake monitoring services said, which affected Bangkok as well with hundreds of people pouring out of buildings in the Thai capital in panic after the tremors, in Bangkok, Thailand, March 28, 2025. REUTERS A 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Myanmar on Friday, causing panic among citizens as people rushed out of buildings in the city of Yangon and also Bangkok, the capital of neighbouring Thailand. As details of the earthquake pour in, here are five earthquakes above magnitude 6 that struck countries in the past five years: 2024 New Zealand Last year, New Zealand was hit by an earthquake measuring 6.9 magnitude on the Richter scale. 2022 Indonesia In January 2022, an earthquake of magnitude 6.9 struck Indonesia’s West Java, causing at least 20 deaths and injuring at least hundreds of people.

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Myanmar earthquake death toll crosses 2,000: ‘Situation is dire’
3 hours, 7 minutes ago

Myanmar earthquake death toll crosses 2,000: ‘Situation is dire’

Hindustan Times  

The death toll from a major earthquake in Myanmar has risen to 2,056, the junta said on Monday. It has also declared a week of national mourning and directed that national flags will fly at half-mast until April 6 “in sympathy for the loss of life and damages.” The announcement came as the tempo and urgency of rescue efforts wound …

Myanmar’s earthquake piles misery on civil war
14 hours, 23 minutes ago

Myanmar’s earthquake piles misery on civil war

Hindustan Times  

IT WILL TAKE some days for the full toll of the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28th to become clear. The epicentre lay just outside Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, which has a population of about 1.5m people. Min Aung Hlaing, the boss of Myanmar’s ruling junta, visited injured people at a Naypyidaw hospital. The quake in Myanmar will …

Rescue hopes fading three days after deadly Myanmar quake
15 hours, 2 minutes ago

Rescue hopes fading three days after deadly Myanmar quake

Hindustan Times  

Hopes were fading Monday of finding more survivors in the rubble of Mandalay, where some residents spent a third night sleeping in the open after a massive earthquake killed at least 1,700 people in Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand. Rescue hopes fading three days after deadly Myanmar quake Rescue efforts were less active in the central Myanmar city of more than …

Lessons from the Myanmar earthquake: Disaster preparedness
17 hours, 39 minutes ago

Lessons from the Myanmar earthquake: Disaster preparedness

LA Times  

Volunteers look for survivors near a building damaged in the magnitude 7.7 earthquake on March 28, 2025, in Naypyidaw, Myanmar. The disaster has — not surprisingly — raised questions about earthquake preparedness in Southeast Asia and farther afield in places such as Taiwan, which is noted for being very proactive, and California, which is in the midst of an earthquake …

Smell of decaying bodies in the air in the aftermath of the Myanmar earthquake
21 hours, 7 minutes ago

Smell of decaying bodies in the air in the aftermath of the Myanmar earthquake

Hindustan Times  

The smell of decaying bodies permeated the streets of Myanmar's second-largest city on Sunday as people worked frantically by hand to clear rubble in the hope of finding someone still alive, two days after a massive earthquake struck that killed more than 1,600 people and left countless others buried. Many areas still have not been reached So far 1,644 people …

Lessons from a quake: on the Myanmar earthquake
23 hours, 1 minute ago

Lessons from a quake: on the Myanmar earthquake

The Hindu  

Rescue operations are in full swing following the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake centred in Myanmar, which, according to official estimates, has claimed more than 1,600 lives. Indian military aircraft made multiple sorties into Myanmar over the weekend, ferrying supplies and search-and-rescue crews to Naypyitaw, the capital, parts of which were devastated by the quake. Several Chinese rescue teams have also arrived, …

From Myanmar to Bangkok: How the earthquake’s shockwaves travelled over 1,000 kilometres
23 hours, 47 minutes ago

From Myanmar to Bangkok: How the earthquake’s shockwaves travelled over 1,000 kilometres

Hindustan Times  

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck near Mandalay in Myanmar around midday on Friday, killing over 1,700 people, causing widespread destruction, toppling numerous buildings, and damaging critical infrastructure, including the city's airport. Rescue workers clear rubble on the top at the site of an under-construction building collapse in Bangkok on March 30, 2025, two days after an earthquake struck central Myanmar …

Despite Myanmar earthquake devastation, junta continues to bomb rebel towns
1 day ago

Despite Myanmar earthquake devastation, junta continues to bomb rebel towns

Hindustan Times  

An armed resistance movement against Myanmar's military-run government alleged on Sunday that the junta has been carrying out airstrikes on villages even as the country is in the grip of crises precipitated by a massive earthquake. The Karen National Union, one of Myanmar's oldest ethnic armies, claimed in a statement that the junta "continues to carry out airstrikes targeting civilian …

Why was Myanmar earthquake so deadly? Scientists explain
1 day, 3 hours ago

Why was Myanmar earthquake so deadly? Scientists explain

Hindustan Times  

The death toll from Myanmar’s powerful earthquake continued to rise on Sunday as international rescue teams and aid poured into the crisis-hit nation. The 7.7-magnitude quake, one of the strongest to hit Myanmar in a century, struck on Friday, killing around 1,700 people, injuring 3,400, and leaving over 300 missing, according to the military government. Bill McGuire, an emeritus professor …

Powerful 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Tonga, Tsunami Warning Issued
1 day, 3 hours ago

Powerful 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Tonga, Tsunami Warning Issued

ABP News  

A tsunami warning has been issued after a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck near Tonga, a Pacific island nation, on Sunday. According to the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, the dangerous tsunami waves could affect coastal areas falling in 300 kilometers of the epicenter of the earthquake. This earthquake is a part of a recent series of seismic activities in the …

Officials survey damage in Myanmar's earthquake-devastated central areas
1 day, 6 hours ago

Officials survey damage in Myanmar's earthquake-devastated central areas

Hindustan Times  

BANGKOK — Friday’s deadly earthquake rattled most of Myanmar and Thailand but certain areas sustained the heaviest damage, including flattened buildings and many lost lives. Officials survey damage in Myanmar's earthquake-devastated central areas The death toll of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday rose quickly in Myanmar and was at 1,644 victims by Sunday. Critical infrastructure has been destroyed including …

Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 1700; stench of rotting corpses permeates Mandalay | 10 points
1 day, 7 hours ago

Myanmar earthquake death toll rises to 1700; stench of rotting corpses permeates Mandalay | 10 points

Hindustan Times  

The Myanmar earthquake destroyed buildings, bridges and critical communication infrastructure in Mandalay last week, hampering the ability of rescue workers to reach those trapped under the rubble and provide relief to those who survived the calamity. Due to a lack of resources and broken communication channels, rescue workers are forced clear the rubble by hand in the hope of finding …

Myanmar Earthquake Powerful To Generate Energy Equal To 300 Atomic Bombs
1 day, 8 hours ago

Myanmar Earthquake Powerful To Generate Energy Equal To 300 Atomic Bombs

ABP News  

The catastrophic 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday had as much energy as more than 300 atomic bombs combined, as per a leading American geologist. “The force that a quake like this releases is about 334 atomic bombs,” geologist Jess Phoenix told CNN. She also warned that the aftershocks from the earthquake that claimed the lives of more …

Myanmar earthquake: What are the challenges facing relief efforts
1 day, 9 hours ago

Myanmar earthquake: What are the challenges facing relief efforts

The Hindu  

Ravaged by four years of civil war, Myanmar is ill-prepared to cope with the destruction brought by Friday's massive earthquake. Here are some of the challenges facing relief efforts in Myanmar: Myanmar earthquake: Follow LIVE updates on March 30, 2025 Humanitarian crisis The United Nations and aid agencies have warned that millions were already facing a dire humanitarian crisis before …

Thousands killed and missing, millions displaced in Myanmar | Earthquake aftermath in photos
Top News
1 day, 9 hours ago

Thousands killed and missing, millions displaced in Myanmar | Earthquake aftermath in photos

Hindustan Times  

Thousands killed and missing, millions displaced in Myanmar | Earthquake aftermath in photos Relief operations are hindered by buckled roads, downed bridges, spotty communications and the challenges of ethnic civil war. Relief operations are hindered by buckled roads, downed bridges, spotty communications and the challenges of ethnic civil war 1 / 15 Rescue workers carry the body of a victim …

Myanmar earthquake: ‘Force of 334 atom bombs’, 14 aftershocks leave cities in ruins, over 1,600 dead
1 day, 12 hours ago

Myanmar earthquake: ‘Force of 334 atom bombs’, 14 aftershocks leave cities in ruins, over 1,600 dead

Hindustan Times  

Rescuers race against time to find any survivors in ravaged Myanmar after the March 28 powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake and multiple aftershocks, described as force equivalent to more than "300 atomic bombs". A monk walks past damaged houses in Mandalay on March 30, 2025, two days after an earthquake struck central Myanmar. ‘Energy equivalent to 334 atomic bombs’ The earthquake …

Myanmar earthquake: 1,644 dead, foreign aid arrives; anti-coup forces pause fighting | 10 points
1 day, 16 hours ago

Myanmar earthquake: 1,644 dead, foreign aid arrives; anti-coup forces pause fighting | 10 points

Hindustan Times  

As rescue efforts continued in Myanmar after the massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck on Friday, the death toll soared to 1,644 and the number of injured persons increased to 3,408, while 139 others remained missing. Rescue efforts continued to take place at affected areas across Myanmar in the aftermarth of the massive earthquake that struck the country on Friday. …

Myanmar earthquake kills over 1,600 and leaves countless buried
1 day, 17 hours ago

Myanmar earthquake kills over 1,600 and leaves countless buried

Al Jazeera  

The smell of decaying bodies permeates the streets of Myanmar’s second-largest city as volunteers work frantically by hand to clear rubble in the hope of finding people still alive, two days after a massive earthquake killed more than 1,600 people and left countless others buried. The magnitude 7.7 quake hit midday on Friday with an epicentre near Mandalay, bringing down …

Myanmar quake released power of '334 atomic bombs', expert warns of aftershocks
1 day, 17 hours ago

Myanmar quake released power of '334 atomic bombs', expert warns of aftershocks

India Today  

The powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake which jolted Myanmar on Friday released energy comparable to more than 300 atomic bombs, a geologist told CNN, warning of ongoing aftershocks in the region. She further noted that Myanmar's ongoing civil war and communication blackout are hindering the outside world from grasping the full extent of the disaster. A 37-member team from China's Yunnan province …

Myanmar earthquake: Thousands spend nights 'outside' fearing tremors; broken roads hamper relief operations
1 day, 23 hours ago

Myanmar earthquake: Thousands spend nights 'outside' fearing tremors; broken roads hamper relief operations

Hindustan Times  

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said on Saturday that humanitarian operations in Myanmar have been hindered by damaged roads and infrastructure. "Thousands of people are spending the nights on the streets or open spaces due to the damage and destruction to homes, or fearing further quakes," it said. "Damage to the Yangon-Nay Pyi Taw-Mandalay expressway led …

Myanmar quake death toll passes 1,600, as junta lets in foreign rescuers
2 days ago

Myanmar quake death toll passes 1,600, as junta lets in foreign rescuers

Hindustan Times  

BANGKOK -Myanmar's military rulers let in hundreds of foreign rescue personnel on Saturday after an earthquake killed more than 1,600 people, the deadliest natural disaster to hit the impoverished, war-torn country in years. Myanmar quake death toll passes 1,600, as junta lets in foreign rescuers Friday's 7.7 magnitude quake, among the biggest to jolt the Southeast Asian nation in the …

Myanmar earthquake: 1,644 killed, 3400 injured; critical infrastructure annihilated
2 days, 1 hour ago

Myanmar earthquake: 1,644 killed, 3400 injured; critical infrastructure annihilated

Hindustan Times  

Amid rescuers' relentless effort to dig through debris to reach trapped survivors, the number of deaths triggered by a massive earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand crossed 1600 on Saturday. The shallow 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck northwest of the city of Sagaing in central Myanmar early Friday afternoon, followed minutes later by a 6.7-magnitude aftershock. Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt told reporters that …

Scientists explain why Myanmar quake was so deadly
2 days, 6 hours ago

Scientists explain why Myanmar quake was so deadly

Raw Story  

Experts say that the devastating earthquake in Myanmar on Friday was likely the strongest to hit the country in decades, with disaster modelling suggesting thousands could be dead. "High casualties and extensive damage are probable and the disaster is likely widespread," it said, locating the epicentre near the central Myanmar city of Mandalay, home to more than a million people. …

Myanmar Earthquake 2025: Over 1,000 Dead After Powerful 7.7-Magnitude Quake Strikes Sagaing
2 days, 6 hours ago

Myanmar Earthquake 2025: Over 1,000 Dead After Powerful 7.7-Magnitude Quake Strikes Sagaing

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 29, 2025 16:46 IST - 6 MINS READ A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake has struck central Myanmar, with an epicenter 15 km northwest of the city of Sagaing. Another scale used to measure quakes is the “moment magnitude scale”, which is less common but becoming more preferred among seismologists because it can more accurately measure large earthquakes than …

Myanmar’s earthquake death toll jumps to 1,644 as more bodies are recovered from rubble
2 days, 10 hours ago

Myanmar’s earthquake death toll jumps to 1,644 as more bodies are recovered from rubble

The Hindu  

Myanmar’s ruling military said Saturday on state television that the confirmed death toll from a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake rose to 1,644, as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it struck near the country’s second-largest city. Bangkok city authorities said the number of confirmed dead was now 10, nine at the …

Myanmar quake kills over 1,000: What is strike-slip faulting that caused the earthquake?
2 days, 10 hours ago

Myanmar quake kills over 1,000: What is strike-slip faulting that caused the earthquake?

Firstpost  

Friday’s deadly quake in Myanmar has killed at least 1,002 with 2,376 injured, as per the country’s ruling military. Here’s why The death toll in Myanmar, which was hit by a powerful earthquake on Friday, has climbed to over 1,000 with more than 2,300 injured, according to the country’s ruling military government. Myanmar’s junta chief, Min Aung Hlaing, had warned …

Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Jumps To 1,644 As More Bodies Recovered From Rubble
2 days, 11 hours ago

Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Jumps To 1,644 As More Bodies Recovered From Rubble

Huff Post  

Rescue teams work to save residents trapped under the rubble of the destroyed Sky Villa Condominium development in Mandalay on March 29, 2025, a day after an earthquake struck central Myanmar. SAI AUNG MAIN via Getty Images BANGKOK — Myanmar’s ruling military said Saturday on state television that the confirmed death toll from a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake rose to …

Death toll crosses 1,000 mark in Myanmar, Thailand earthquake; rescue ops underway
Top News
2 days, 11 hours ago

Death toll crosses 1,000 mark in Myanmar, Thailand earthquake; rescue ops underway

Firstpost  

A powerful earthquake has devastated parts of Myanmar, leaving over 1,000 people dead and more than 2,000 injured, according to the ruling junta. The 7.7-magnitude quake struck central Myanmar near Sagaing on Friday afternoon, followed by a strong aftershock. More than 1,000 people have died, and over 2,000 are injured after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar, the ruling junta …

Myanmar earthquake: Fallen buildings, cracked roads, widespread damage of Magnitude 7.7 jolts | In pics
2 days, 12 hours ago

Myanmar earthquake: Fallen buildings, cracked roads, widespread damage of Magnitude 7.7 jolts | In pics

Hindustan Times  

Myanmar earthquake: Fallen buildings, cracked roads, widespread damage of Magnitude 7.7 jolts | In pics An earthquake of magnitude 7.7 struck central Myanmar on Friday, sending tremors till Thailand, China, Vietnam and India as well.. An earthquake of magnitude 7.7 struck central Myanmar on Friday, sending tremors till Thailand, China, Vietnam and India as well. I 1 / 9 An …

Myanmar earthquake: Death toll from 7.7 magnitude earthquake rises to 674
2 days, 12 hours ago

Myanmar earthquake: Death toll from 7.7 magnitude earthquake rises to 674

Op India  

The Death toll from the magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar has jumped to 694, and 1670 people have been injured, the country’s military junta said on Saturday, CNN reported. The United Nations Children’s Fund said its ground teams were preparing humanitarian support following the earthquake that hit Myanmar and rocked neighbouring Thailand. In a post on X on Friday, UNICEF …

In pictures: Massive earthquake rocks Myanmar and Thailand
2 days, 14 hours ago

In pictures: Massive earthquake rocks Myanmar and Thailand

The Hindu  

A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar on Friday, causing extensive damage across a wide swath of one of the world’s poorest countries and killing several hundreds. Thai rescue teams provide aid at a construction building collapse in Bangkok's Chatuchak area on March 28, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. In this image provided by The Myanmar Military True News Information Team, victims caused …

India sends 15 tonnes of relief material as death toll in Myanmar, Thailand earthquake rises to 150
2 days, 14 hours ago

India sends 15 tonnes of relief material as death toll in Myanmar, Thailand earthquake rises to 150

Firstpost  

India sent over 15 tonnes of relief material to earthquake-hit Myanmar as the death toll rose to 150 in the disaster that rattled Thailand as well. According to ANI, the relief package contains essential supplies, including tents, sleeping bags, blankets, ready-to-eat meals, water purifiers, hygiene kits, solar lamps, generator sets, and critical medicines like paracetamol, antibiotics, syringes, gloves, and bandages. …

Myanmar earthquake news highlights: Death toll rises to 1,644, widespread damage
Top News
2 days, 15 hours ago

Myanmar earthquake news highlights: Death toll rises to 1,644, widespread damage

Hindustan Times  

Myanmar, Thailand Earthquake News Highlights: A massive 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar on Friday, accompanied by multiple aftershocks, causing widespread destruction and 1,644 deaths. The earthquake left wide cracks on roads, brought down buildings, and sent tremors across neighboring countries, including China, Thailand, Vietnam and parts of India also. While there were no reports of damages or injuries in India, …

Myanmar earthquake: 1,000 dead, 2,000 injured, hospitals overwhelmed, blood in high demand, UN allocates $5M | 10 points
Top News
2 days, 16 hours ago

Myanmar earthquake: 1,000 dead, 2,000 injured, hospitals overwhelmed, blood in high demand, UN allocates $5M | 10 points

Hindustan Times  

An earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday has resulted in at least 1,000 deaths and over 2,000 injuries, with the toll expected to rise as rescue operations continue. “I have requested international support for relief efforts, and have allowed some offers for support from AHA Center and India,” junta chief Min Aung Hlaing said in a video speech on state …

What to know about earthquakes like the one that hit Myanmar
2 days, 16 hours ago

What to know about earthquakes like the one that hit Myanmar

Deccan Chronicle  

Early Friday, a major 7.7 magnitude earthquake that originated near Mandalay, Myanmar, shook the Earth as far as Bangkok, about 800 miles away. The Earth's crust is broken up into several pieces called tectonic plates, which fit together like a jigsaw puzzle. Earthquakes that occur in the ocean don't always attract attention, but those that occur close to where people …

Myanmar death toll passes 1,000 after strong earthquake, with over 2,000 injured
2 days, 17 hours ago

Myanmar death toll passes 1,000 after strong earthquake, with over 2,000 injured

ABC  

The death toll in Myanmar from a strong earthquake has passed 1,000, with 2,376 people injured and 30 missing, according to the state-run MRTV. Friday's magnitude-7.7 quake shook the region, with neighbouring Thailand continuing rescue efforts after a 30-storey construction site collapsed, killing at least three people and trapping dozens of others under the rubble. The United States Geological Service's …

Over 1,000 people are dead after a major earthquake hit Myanmar
2 days, 17 hours ago

Over 1,000 people are dead after a major earthquake hit Myanmar

NPR  

Over 1,000 people are dead after a major earthquake hit Myanmar SCOTT SIMON, HOST: In Myanmar, state-run media now say that more than 1,600 people are dead after an earthquake in the center of the country. SULLIVAN: Well, it's hard getting information from Myanmar because of the military government's severe restrictions on internet access and other means of communication since …

'Am I going to survive?': Myanmar's quake death toll jumps to more than 1,600
2 days, 17 hours ago

'Am I going to survive?': Myanmar's quake death toll jumps to more than 1,600

NPR  

'Am I going to survive? ': Myanmar's quake death toll jumps to more than 1,600 toggle caption Aung Shine Oo/AP BANGKOK — It was the noise that first alerted Chit Thae Thae Zaw that something might be wrong. toggle caption Phil Holm/AP The quake's epicenter, roughly 10 miles from the town of Sagaing in central Myanmar, is close to Myanmar's …

Myanmar-Thailand earthquake death toll passes 1,600
2 days, 17 hours ago

Myanmar-Thailand earthquake death toll passes 1,600

Al Jazeera  

Myanmar’s military rulers say at least 1,644 people killed following earthquake that also left at least 10 dead in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok. “Damage to the Yangon-Nay Pyi Taw-Mandalay expressway led to service disruptions, with cracks and surface distortions forcing highway buses to halt operations”, the UN agency said in a statement. An announcement issued Saturday night said its armed wing, …

Hundreds of Muslims feared dead in Myanmar earthquake, mosques destroyed
2 days, 17 hours ago

Hundreds of Muslims feared dead in Myanmar earthquake, mosques destroyed

Al Jazeera  

More than 50 mosques across the country sustained damage when the magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck. Hundreds of Muslim worshippers are feared to be among the more than 1,600 people who died in a powerful earthquake which struck central Myanmar when they had gathered at mosques for prayers during Ramadan. According to the shadow National Unity Government, more than 50 mosques …

Photos: See the aftermath of the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand
2 days, 17 hours ago

Photos: See the aftermath of the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand

NPR  

Photos: See the aftermath of the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand toggle caption Lillian Suwanrumpha/AFP via Getty Images Editor's note: Images may contain graphic content. The death toll from the powerful earthquake in Myanmar Friday has climbed to more than 1,600, and officials say they expect that number to rise even further. Beneath the historic temples of Mandalay, the destructive …

5.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Myanmar's Naypyidaw a day after deadly tremors
2 days, 17 hours ago

5.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Myanmar's Naypyidaw a day after deadly tremors

India Today  

A day after powerful earthquakes devastated Myanmar, claiming over 1,000 lives, the country was struck by another 5.1-magnitude tremor on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said. Buildings, bridges, historical structures, roads, and other public infrastructure were severely damaged, with Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city, home to about 1.5 million people, emerging as the epicentre of destruction. Thai authorities reported that …

Over 1,600 killed in Myanmar earthquake, damaged roads, infra hinder rescue ops
2 days, 17 hours ago

Over 1,600 killed in Myanmar earthquake, damaged roads, infra hinder rescue ops

India Today  

The death toll from Myanmar’s earthquake surpassed 1,600 on Saturday as rescuers continued their tireless efforts for the second day after a powerful 7.7-magnitude quake struck Mandalay, the country’s second-largest city. LATEST DEVELOPMENTS Myanmar's military government on Saturday announced that the death toll has jumped to 1,644 while at least 2,400 have been injured after yesterday's earthquake. Prime Minister Narendra …

Destroyed in seconds: Survivors recall Bangkok skyscraper collapse due to quake
2 days, 17 hours ago

Destroyed in seconds: Survivors recall Bangkok skyscraper collapse due to quake

India Today  

Moments after the deadly earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, a 33-storey under-construction building in Bangkok came crashing down in seconds, leaving eight dead. When I went outside, I saw dust everywhere, and I just ran to escape from the collapsing building," Khin Aung, a construction worker, recalled the moment to the news agency AFP. "All I can do …

Myanmar earthquake: 144 dead, hundreds injured; US, India, EU offer to provide assistance
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2 days, 22 hours ago

Myanmar earthquake: 144 dead, hundreds injured; US, India, EU offer to provide assistance

Firstpost  

The shallow 7.7-magnitude tremor hit northwest of the city of Sagaing in central Myanmar in the early afternoon, and was followed minutes later by a 6.4-magnitude aftershock. Source: AFP A huge earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, killing more than 150 people and injuring hundreds, with dozens trapped in collapsed buildings and the death toll expected to rise. Junta …

Earthquake: Thousands could be dead in Myanmar, projects USGS | 10 points
3 days, 1 hour ago

Earthquake: Thousands could be dead in Myanmar, projects USGS | 10 points

Hindustan Times  

At least 144 people were killed and 730 injured after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar, the country's military government said. The earthquake with epicenter near Mandalay, Myanmar's second largest city, struck at midday and was followed by a strong 6.4 magnitude aftershock. Thailand's prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said "every building" in Bangkok would need to be inspected for safety, though …

The most shocking footage of devastating Myanmar and Thailand earthquake: Collapsing temples, skyscrapers and cranes and stampede of terrified shoppers are caught on camera
3 days, 1 hour ago

The most shocking footage of devastating Myanmar and Thailand earthquake: Collapsing temples, skyscrapers and cranes and stampede of terrified shoppers are caught on camera

Daily Mail  

The devastating power of the earthquake that rocked Myanmar and Thailand earlier today has been laid bare in a torrent of shocking footage. Thousands are feared dead after the 7.7 magnitude quake struck near Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city home to more than 1.5 million people. One heart-rending clip taken in Mandalay captured the moment several monks watched on as the …

Myanmar earthquake: Why the disaster is a double blow to the war-hit nation
3 days, 1 hour ago

Myanmar earthquake: Why the disaster is a double blow to the war-hit nation

Firstpost  

Hundreds of people have died and over 700 have been wounded after Myanmar was struck by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday. More than three million people remain internally displaced from armed conflict that has raged since the 2021 military coup,” Joe Freeman, Amnesty International’s Myanmar researcher, said in a statement. “Central Myanmar, which is believed to be the epicentre …

Over 150 confirmed dead in Thailand and Myanmar earthquake with death toll expected to enter the thousands after mega tremor destroys buildings and buries victims alive
3 days, 2 hours ago

Over 150 confirmed dead in Thailand and Myanmar earthquake with death toll expected to enter the thousands after mega tremor destroys buildings and buries victims alive

Daily Mail  

Are you in Thailand or Myanmar? Workers running away from a building as it collapses at a construction site in Bangkok, following an earthquake on March 28, 2025 A resident looks on next to a collapsed building in Mandalay on March 28, 2025, after an earthquake in central Myanmar A damaged building after an earthquake in Mandalay, Myanmar today The …

Myanmar quake: Soil liquefaction caused severe damage, says Indian agency NCS
3 days, 3 hours ago

Myanmar quake: Soil liquefaction caused severe damage, says Indian agency NCS

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, India's earthquake monitoring agency NCS said the temblor that struck Myanmar and Thailand Friday afternoon caused severe damage because its shaking frequency matched the natural vibration of buildings. Myanmar quake: Soil liquefaction caused severe damage, says Indian agency NCS Soil liquefaction when soil loses its characteristics and behaves like thick liquid was also one of the reasons for …

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