A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Southeast Asia on Thursday, with the epicenter near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city. The quake caused widespread destruction across Myanmar and neighboring Thailand, with fears that thousands are presumed dead and many more missing.
In Myanmar, Mandalay sustained the worst damage. The ruling military junta declared a state of emergency in six regions, including Mandalay and Sagaing, where a 6.4 magnitude aftershock was also recorded.
Right now, I’m sending prayers to the people of Myanmar and Thailand as rescue operations unfold.
— Malcolm FleX (@Malcolm_fleX48) March 28, 2025
We’re looking at over 200 dead in Myanmar, and an unconfirmed but likely significant number in Thailand at the moment as the rescue efforts are underway. pic.twitter.com/rx1CXZ2czC
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Hospitals in the affected areas were overwhelmed with injured patients, prompting urgent calls for blood donations. Emergency response teams were deployed to assist with search and rescue efforts.
In Thailand, the tremors were strongly felt in Bangkok.
A 30-story building under construction near Chatuchak Park collapsed, killing at least three people and leaving 43 construction workers unaccounted for.
/**/Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra declared Bangkok an “emergency zone” and ordered evacuations from structurally unsafe buildings.
The earthquake triggered panic across the region. Residents in Bangkok and Chiang Mai reported swaying buildings, with some witnessing water sloshing from rooftop pools.
Authorities in both countries have mobilized nationwide emergency responses, evacuating residents and preparing hospitals for an influx of patients.
As the situation continues to unfold, officials are working to assess the full scale of the damage and continue rescue operations.
Let us keep the victims, their families and the ongoing rescue and relief efforts in our prayers during this difficult time.
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Prepared by Charisma News Staff
