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.