Myanmar-Thailand Earthquake In Numbers: 7.7 Magnitude, 3 Aftershocks, 59 Killed, 800,000 Jolted

Last Updated:March 28, 2025, 16:38 IST

Myanmar-Thailand Earthquake: The temblors triggered the collapse of buildings in Thailand, where authorities declared an “emergency zone” in the capital Bangkok.

Myanmar- Thailand Earthquake: The first quake was of 7.7 magnitude as it hit central Myanmar, the United States Geological Survey said.

Myanmar was hit by a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake, with tremors felt across Thailand, as well as in some Chinese provinces. The country was then hit by a strong aftershock of 6.4 magnitude around 12 minutes after the initial quake, as per United States Geological Survey (USGS). The temblors- which resulted in the death of 59 people and left more than 250 injured in Myanmar- triggered the collapse of buildings in Thailand, where authorities declared an “emergency zone" in the capital Bangkok.

How Powerful Were Myanmar’s Earthquakes?

The first quake was of 7.7 magnitude as it hit central Myanmar, the United States Geological Survey said. The epicentre was located 16km (10 miles) north-west of the city of Sagaing at a depth of 10km, sending strong tremors that were felt as far as south-west China and Thailand.

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Twelve minutes after the first earthquake hit, another struck, according to the USGS. The second was a magnitude of 6.4 and its epicentre was 18km (11.1 miles) south of Sagaing, the agency said. The earthquakes were forceful enough to send water sloshing out of pools, some high up in high-rises, as the tremor shook.

What About Aftershocks Following Myanmar’s Deadly Earthquakes?

Dr OP Mishra, Director of Centre for Seismology (NCS) said, “When the main shock occurred at 11.50 am, around 12 noon, the earthquake generated an aftershock of magnitude 7…Between 12.30 pm and 1 pm, another aftershock of magnitude 5 occurred. There was an aftershock of 4.9 too. It means that three aftershocks have already occurred."

A Look At The Death Toll Following Myanmar-Thailand Earthquakes

In Myanmar, at least three people were killed in the town of Taungoo when a mosque partially collapsed, Reuters reported. Eight people have been killed and others are feared trapped after a construction building in Pyi Gyi Tagon township of Mandalay collapsed. A state of emergency has been declared in six regions and states in Myanmar by the military-run government.

Thailand’s defence minister said that 90 people are missing and three are confirmed dead at the site where a high-rise building under construction collapsed when a powerful earthquake hit Bangkok, as per the Associated Press (AP).

Who Remains Impacted By Myanmar-Thailand Earthquakes?

The Red Cross said that buildings and public infrastructure have been damaged and collapsed as a result of the earthquakes in Myanmar. It said, “Public infrastructure has been damaged including roads, bridges and public buildings. We currently have concerns for large scale dams that people are watching to see the conditions of them."

“We anticipate the impact to be quite large", the Red Cross warned.

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