2 days ago
Live now
Last Updated:March 29, 2025, 16:42 IST
Myanmar, Thailand Earthquake Live Updates: Two powerful earthquakes struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, taking down buildings and bridges, while also claiming several lives.
Myanmar earthquake updates: Over 1,000 people dead so far (Reuters Image)
Myanmar, Thailand, Earthquake Live Updates: The death toll crossed the 1,000 mark, while more than 2,300 people were injured, after two massive earthquakes rocked Myanmar and its neighbouring Thailand on Friday afternoon. Besides claiming lives, the earthquakes also took down several buildings, bridges, and a monastery.
The 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck at midday, with an epicentre near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city. Aftershocks followed, one of them measuring as strong as 6.4 magnitude on the Richter scale.
The Myanmar government said that blood was in high demand in the areas that suffered the most destruction. The junta government also sought international aid in the wake of the earthquake. The United Nations allocated USD 5 million to start relief efforts.
Follow LIVE updates:
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE: Four Naval Ships With HADR Assistance Are Getting Ready, Says MEA
Four naval ships with HADR assistance are getting ready out of which two have already departed. The rest two would leave for Myanmar by tomorrow, says MEA.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Indian Army To Establish A Field Hospital In Myanmar
Indian Army to establish a field hospital in Myanmar in wake of earthquakes that killed over 1000 people.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: In Disaster-Stricken Myanmar, A Desperate Bid To Rescue Survivors With Bare Hands
In the hours after a massive earthquake flattened buildings in Myanmar’s Mandalay on Friday, survivors scrambled through the debris using their bare hands in desperate attempts to save those still trapped. Without heavy machinery to assist them and with authorities absent, a resident and rescue workers in the Southeast Asian country’s second-largest city told Reuters that they were struggling to pull out survivors crying out for help.
Htet Min Oo, 25, barely survived when a brick wall collapsed on him, trapping half of his body. He told Reuters his grandmother and two uncles remained under the debris of a building, which he tried in vain to clear with his hands.
“There’s too much rubble, and no rescue teams have come for us,” he said, breaking into tears.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: INS Satpura, INS Savitri Sent To Myanmar
INS Satpura and INS Savitri with 40 tonnes of humanitarian aid were sent to Myanmar in the wake of earthquakes.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Another Quake With Magnitude 5.1 Recorded Near Naypyitaw A Day After Deadly Disaster
Another earthquake with magnitude recorded near Myanmar’s capital Naypyitaw a day after deadly disaster, reports USGS.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Two More IAF Plane Being Loaded With Relief Material
Hours after the first tranche of Indian humanitarian relief material reached Myanmar, two more Indian Air Force aircraft were being loaded with items, according to reports.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Over 90 Feared Trapped In Quake-Hit Block
More than 90 people could be trapped in the Sky Villa Condominium that collapsed on Friday due to strong earthquakes, a Red Cross official told AFP.
The rescuers are on the job to evacuate them.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: 80-Member NDRF Rescue Team Departs For Naypyitaw
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Saturday informed that an 80-member NDRF search and rescue team departed for Myanmar. India has also handed over 1500 tonnes of relief material to the earthquake-hit country.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: PM Modi Speaks To Junta Chief, Conveys Condolences
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing and conveyed condolences at the loss of lives in the earthquakes.
“As a close friend and neighbour, India stands in solidarity with the people of Myanmar in this difficult hour. Disaster relief material, humanitarian assistance, search & rescue teams are being expeditiously dispatched to the affected areas as part of #OperationBrahma,” PM Modi posted on X.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Top Updates At A Glance
India has sent humanitarian assistance to Myanmar in the wake of earthquakes. Donald Trump has vowed to help the quake-hit country.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Thai PM Visits Injured Patients At Hospital
“After concluding a meeting to monitor the earthquake situation and relief measures for affected citizens at the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM), the Prime Minister visited injured patients at Vajira Hospital and inspected the Blue Line MRT to ensure smooth operations for the public following the earthquake at Sanam Chai Station,” the Prime Minister’s team said on Saturday.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Shaking Building, Overflowing Pool | Video Captures Horror Of Korean Family
Over 1,000 people have lost their lives in two earthquakes in Myanmar. Several videos surfaced on social media, showing horrors faced by the people during the quake.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Death Toll Crosses 1,000 Mark
Earthquake casualties so far:
– Myanmar: 1,002 dead, 2,376 injured – Thailand: 10 dead, 68 injured – China: 2 injured
Total: 1,012 dead, 2,446 injured
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Most Of Banglok Metro & Light Rail Resume Operation
Most of Bangkok’s metro and light rail resumed their normal operations on Saturday, a day after massive earthquakes jolted Thailand.
However, two light rail lines continue to remain shut, according to local authorities.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Jaishankar Says India's First Tranche Of Humanitarian Aid Reaches Myanmar
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Saturday shared the visuals of India’s humanitarian aid reaching Myanmar.
“First tranche of humanitarian aid from India has reached the Yangon Airport in Myanmar,” Jaishankar posted on X.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Indian Passengers Arrive at Kolkata Airport From Bangkok After Thailand Earthquake
The Indian tourists started returning from Thailand, a day after massive earthquakes struck the country on Friday.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: WHO Mobilising Supplies To Myanmar
The WHO said that it was mobilising its logistics hub in Dubai to prepare supplies for the people of Myanmar affected in the disastrous earthquakes on Friday.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: India Launches 'Operation Brahma' For Relief In Myanmar
India has launched ‘Operation Brahma’ to provide relief packages to quake-hit Myanmar. The IAF plane carrying the relief material landed in the country today, MEA said.
Operation Brahma – India acts as a First Responder to assist the people of Myanmar affected by yesterday’s massive earthquake.
Our first tranche of 15 tonnes of relief material, including tents, blankets, sleeping bags, food packets, hygiene kits, generators, and essential… pic.twitter.com/6Nx7Bez9ne
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) March 29, 2025
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Death Toll Rises To 694
The Myanmar authorities said that the death toll from the devastating earthquakes rose to 694 on Saturday morning, while 1,670 people sustained injuries in the quakes, AFP reported.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: China Vows Humanitarian Aid To Myanmar
China has vowed to provide humanitarian assistance to Myanmar after two earthquakes caused devastation in the country.
“We stand ready to do our best to provide emergency humanitarian assistance and support to the affected areas,” the foreign ministry said in a statement.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Japan PM Sends Condolences
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba offered condolences to Myanmar and Thailand over the devastating earthquakes.
“I am deeply saddened to learn of the significant damage caused by the earthquake in central Myanmar. My heartfelt condolences go out to all those affected,” he said on Friday.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Bangkok Lowers Death Toll
The Bangkok authorities put out a revised death toll in the earthquake that hit Thailand on Friday and lowered the number of deaths to 6. It said that 22 people were injured, and 101 were missing.
The last death toll on Friday was 10, after which the authorities said that they lowered the number as the first responders had mistaken some critical people at the rescue site as dead. When they were taken to the hospital, they could be resuscitated, the authorities said.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Another Earthquake Of 4.2 Magnitude Strikes Myanmar Amid Rescue Efforts
Another earthquake of 4.2 magnitude struck Myanmar late at night at 23:56 IST on March 28 as rescue efforts were underway.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Indonesia Offers Assistance To Myanmar, Thailand
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto offered assistance to Myanmar and Thailand, which were hit by devastating earthquakes yesterday.
He expressed condolences for the loss of lives in both countries.
“I extend my deepest condolences for the devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of both countries during this difficult time. Indonesia stands ready to provide all necessary support for recovery efforts in the affected areas,” he posted on X.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: What Items Has India Sent To Myanmar As Relief Package?
Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft transported the relief package including essential supplies such as tents, sleeping bags, blankets, ready-to-eat meals, and generator sets.
Medical supplies such as paracetamol, antibiotics, syringes, gloves, and bandages are also being dispatched for the support of those affected by quakes.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: India Sends 15 Tonnes Of Relief Material To Myanmar
India has sent nearly 15 tonnes of relief material to Myanmar, a day after the country was struck by two massive earthquakes.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Antonio Guterres Says UN Mobilising Relief To Myanmar
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday said that the UN was mobilising relief for Myanmar.
Stating that the Myanmar government has sought international aid, he said that the UN team in the country is in contact to mobilise the resources in the region to support affected people.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Trump Vows To Help Myanmar
US President Donald Trump on Friday vowed to help Myanmar after the country was struck by two massive earthquakes that also jolted Thailand.
“We will be helping,” Trump told reporters.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Myanmar Govt Seeks Aid
The Myanmar government sought international aid in the wake of earthquakes that jolted the country on Friday. It said that it would accept aid from any country.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Relief Ops Continue
Relief and rescue operations continue in Myanmar and Thailand as hundreds were injured in the two powerful earthquakes that struck yesterday.
Myanmar Earthquake LIVE Updates: Over 150 Dead, Hundreds Injured In Myanmar, Thailand
Over 150 people died, while over 700 sustained injuries in the devastating earthquakes that struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday afternoon.
