- A powerful earthquake hit Myanmar, with tremors felt in Thailand, China, India, and Bangladesh.
- A 30-story under-construction building collapsed in Bangkok, trapping at least 43 workers.
- Widespread panic, infrastructure damage, and emergency responses across multiple regions.
A massive 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on March 28, 2025, causing widespread tremors across Southeast Asia. The quake, with its epicenter near Sagaing, led to structural collapses, bridge damages, and mass evacuations in Myanmar, Thailand, and China.
In Bangkok, Thailand, a high-rise under construction collapsed, trapping dozens of workers, prompting a state of emergency. Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, saw multiple buildings fall, with reports of casualties.
Myanmar Earthquake Triggers Widespread Destruction and Panic in Southeast Asia
The earthquake led to significant damage in Myanmar’s urban centers, particularly Mandalay and Sagaing, where bridges buckled and historic sites suffered severe destruction. The Ava Bridge, a crucial transport link, was among the structures heavily impacted.
In Thailand, residents in Bangkok rushed out of high-rises as buildings swayed violently. The collapse of the under-construction government building in Chatuchak district raised concerns about structural safety, with authorities scrambling to rescue trapped workers.
China’s Yunnan province also reported property damage, with tremors felt as far as Vietnam. Meanwhile, India’s northeastern states, including Manipur and West Bengal, experienced mild tremors, leading to brief evacuations in Kolkata.
Emergency services across affected countries are coordinating responses, with Myanmar’s government urging international aid to manage the disaster’s aftermath. Rescue teams continue searching through debris, fearing further casualties.
The earthquake serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerability of densely populated regions to natural disasters. With aftershocks expected, governments are on high alert, focusing on relief efforts and structural assessments.
“Disasters remind us that nature does not negotiate, but we must prepare.” – Ban Ki-moon
