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A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar on Friday, causing extensive damage across a wide swath of one of the world’s poorest countries and prompting officials to warn that the initial death toll is
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake and an aftershock measuring 6.4 rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, bringing down buildings and disrupting power supplies and transport services.
The powerful earthquake, which had its epicenter in central Myanmar about 13 miles from Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, struck around 12:50 p.m. local time, the New York Times reported. It was followed by several tremors, including a 6.4 magnitude aftershock which occurred just 11 minutes later.
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake impacted much of Southeast Asia on Friday, with mounting casualties and leveled buildings from Myanmar to Thailand. The epicenter was in Mandalay, Myanmar, the country's second-largest city. Even Bangkok, some 600 miles away, saw damage from the quake, including the collapse of a skyscraper under construction.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck Thailand and neighboring Myanmar, burying dozens when a high-rise building under construction collapsed.
A destructive earthquake impacted countless people in Thailand and Myanmar on March 28, 2025. The 7.7-magnitude quake resulted in catastrophic structural damage and fatalities across both countries.
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Thailand and neighboring Myanmar midday on Friday, killing at least three in Bangkok.
SNYDER, N.Y. — One week after the devastating 7.7 magnitude devastating earthquake hit Southeast Asia. At least 3,145 people are now confirmed to be dead as the recovery efforts continue that includes an outpouring of support from communities worldwide and in Western New York.
India and other Quad nations have come together to support Myanmar and Thailand after a powerful earthquake struck on 28 March. The group — which includes India, the US, Australia, and Japan — has pledged over $20 million in humanitarian aid and is working with ASEAN and others to provide urgent help.