Myanmar Earthquake Live: Strong tremor felt in Yangon and Bangkok

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Rescuers work at the site of a collapsed building in Bangkok, Thailand, March 28, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang

 

Myanmar Earthquake Live: Strong Tremor Felt in Yangon and Bangkok

A massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on March 28, 2025, sending shockwaves across the region and causing widespread panic. The tremors were so intense that they were felt as far as Bangkok, Thailand, where buildings swayed, and people rushed out onto the streets.

Epicenter and Immediate Impact

The earthquake’s epicenter was near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, where multiple buildings collapsed. Reports indicate damage to historical sites, including the Mandalay Palace, and a major bridge in Sagaing was destroyed. In Yangon, high-rise buildings were evacuated as a precaution.

Casualties and State of Emergency

Authorities in Myanmar have declared a state of emergency as rescue operations are underway. In Mandalay, at least eight people lost their lives, and many others sustained injuries due to falling debris. The government has mobilized emergency response teams to assess the damage and provide assistance.

Impact in Bangkok, Thailand

The earthquake’s impact was strongly felt in Bangkok, where a 30-story building under construction collapsed, resulting in multiple casualties. Reports confirm that at least three people have died, while dozens remain trapped under the rubble. Emergency response teams are working tirelessly to locate survivors.

Ongoing Rescue Efforts

Rescue teams across Myanmar and Thailand are in action, searching for those trapped under collapsed structures. Authorities have issued warnings for potential aftershocks, urging residents to stay alert. Hospitals in affected areas are preparing for an influx of injured individuals.

Seismic Activity in the Region

Myanmar is located in a highly seismically active zone, making it prone to earthquakes. This disaster serves as a stark reminder of the region’s vulnerability and the need for improved preparedness and emergency response measures.

As aftershocks continue to shake the region, authorities are closely monitoring the situation, with hopes of minimizing further casualties and damage.

Summary

  • Strong earthquake strikes Myanmar
  • Tremors from the quake were felt in Bangkok
  • Reports of a state of emergency declared in Thailand’s capital
  • It measured 7.7 magnitude, the US Geological Survey said

 

Stephen FarrellHere's the USGS shakemap of the quake

Information from the United States Geological Survey

 

Where is Mandalay?

Witnesses say multiple buildings collapsed in Mandalay

Shoon Lei Win Naing

Three residents of Mandalay, one of Myanmar’s largest cities, told Reuters they saw multiple buildings collapsing as scores ran out on to the streets when the quake hit.

Faiz, who gave only one name, said he was praying at a mosque when the quake hit.

“It started shaking as I was cleaning my hands to pray. We all run out of the mosque,” he told Reuters.

Another resident Htet Naing Oo said a tea shop on her street collapsed, trapping people inside. “We couldn’t go in,” she said, “The situation is very bad.”

How big was the earthquake?

Devjyot Ghoshal in Bangkok
  • The United States Geological Survey said the quake was of 7.7 magnitude and at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles)
  • It was followed by a powerful aftershock
  • The epicentre was about 17.2 km from the city of Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest, which has a population of about 1.5 million

Earthquake in Myanmar

A strong earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday.

People rushed out of buildings in panic in Yangon and also in Bangkok, the capital of neighbouring Thailand, witnesses said.

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