On Friday, 28th March at 06:20 GMT, a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand, causing widespread destruction. Just 12 minutes later, a 6.4 magnitude aftershock followed, with tremors felt as far as China. The epicenter was in central Myanmar, and the full extent of the damage is still being assessed.
Over 3,400 fatalities have been reported in Myanmar, with thousands injured and hundreds still missing.
- In Thailand, the quake caused significant damage in Bangkok, resulting in at least 18 deaths and dozens trapped under rubble.
- Rescue efforts are ongoing, with international aid pouring in from neighboring countries like China, India, and Thailand.
- The earthquake is one of the strongest to hit the region in a century, leaving critical infrastructure damaged and survivors in urgent need of medical care, food, and water.