• Home
  • World News
  • Deadly 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Myanmar, Killing 674 and Wounding More Than 700

Deadly 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Myanmar, Killing 674 and Wounding More Than 700

In Thailand, across the border, a tower fell, with eight confirmed dead and over 70 missing.

Deadly 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Myanmar, Killing 674 and Wounding More Than 700

A catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit central Myanmar on March 28, 2025, at about 12:50 pm local time, bringing extensive damage and loss of life. The epicentre was 16 kilometers north of Sagaing, near Mandalay, at a depth of 10 kilometres.


At least 674 individuals have been confirmed dead in Myanmar, with over 700 injured. The earthquake leveled most of the infrastructure, including buildings, bridges, and roads, particularly in Mandalay.The ancient Bagan temples, a UNESCO World Heritage site, were also damaged.


Across the border in Thailand, the quake's impact was also enormous. In Bangkok, a 30-story building that was under construction collapsed, killing at least eight and injuring over 70 others who were buried under the rubble. Tremors shook northern Thailand, putting people into a panic and forcing numerous buildings to be evacuated.


The earthquake was felt as distant as China's Yunnan province and various parts of India, such as Kolkata and Imphal. In Kolkata, there were evacuation efforts due to slight tremors, but there has been no reported damage or casualty.


In response to the catastrophe, Myanmar's military regime has issued a state of emergency and made an unusual call for foreign aid. The World Health Organization is mobilizing medical assistance, anticipating high rates of injury needing emergency care. Rescue efforts are ongoing, but they are being slowed down by the ongoing civil unrest and destruction of key infrastructure.


As the events progress, officials issue warnings of potential aftershocks and call on citizens to remain vigilant. The total number of deaths from the disaster is still being ascertained, with the hope that numbers will keep rising as rescuers and recovery specialists continue to work.


FSU Campus Shooting: 2 Dead, 6 Injured in Horrific Florida State University Shooting

FSU Campus Shooting: 2 Dead, 6 Injured in Horrific Florida State University Shooting

The shooting at Florida State University was done with the help of a pistol by the suspect, Phoenix ...
US Vice President JD Vance to Visit India, Likely to Meet PM Modi and Discuss Cultural Relations

US Vice President JD Vance to Visit India, Likely to Meet PM Modi and Discuss Cultural Relations

The vice president will have an audience with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in India when he is in Ne...
US President Donald Trump Suspends Tariffs on Most Countries, Imposes 125% Tariff on Chinese Imports in Brash Trade Action

US President Donald Trump Suspends Tariffs on Most Countries, Imposes 125% Tariff on Chinese Imports in Brash Trade Action

In the immediate wake of the US President's signing of a 90-day suspension of retaliatory tariff...
Trump's 26% Tariffs on Indian Goods Come into Effect, Igniting Trade Row and Economic Alert

Trump's 26% Tariffs on Indian Goods Come into Effect, Igniting Trade Row and Economic Alert

On Wednesday morning, President Donald Trump's massive 26% tariffs on India took effect. &nbs...
Indian-American Tech Veteran Vaniya Agrawal Slams Microsoft Executives over Gaza War, Resigns in Protest

Indian-American Tech Veteran Vaniya Agrawal Slams Microsoft Executives over Gaza War, Resigns in Protest

​At the company's 50th birthday party, Vaniya Agrawal spoke to Microsoft leaders Steve Ballmer...
India Ships 442 Tonnes of Relief Food to Earthquake-Ravaged Myanmar Under Operation Karuna

India Ships 442 Tonnes of Relief Food to Earthquake-Ravaged Myanmar Under Operation Karuna

An Indian naval ship delivered 442 metric tonnes of relief food to Thilawa Port, about 400 kilometre...
PM Modi in Sri Lanka: Ceremonial Welcome in Colombo as India, Lanka Look to Seal Crucial Defence, Energy Deals

PM Modi in Sri Lanka: Ceremonial Welcome in Colombo as India, Lanka Look to Seal Crucial Defence, Energy Deals

Also on Saturday, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake accorded PM Modi a ceremonial welcom...
Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Exceeds 2,000 as Frantic Rescue Efforts Continue

Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Exceeds 2,000 as Frantic Rescue Efforts Continue

Three days since a shallow 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit the country, more than 3,900 individuals hav...
Myanmar Earthquake Kills 1,644: Foreign Aid Arrives as Anti-Coup Forces Halt Fighting

Myanmar Earthquake Kills 1,644: Foreign Aid Arrives as Anti-Coup Forces Halt Fighting

In the wake of the horrific earthquake that hit central Bangkok and other parts of the nation, the d...
Protestors Disrupt Mamata Banerjee's Oxford University Speech, CM Asks for Respectful Debate

Protestors Disrupt Mamata Banerjee's Oxford University Speech, CM Asks for Respectful Debate

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee referred to the protesters as "Left, ultra-Left frie...