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Earthquake disaster in Myanmar: Over 1,000 dead and many injured
On March 29, 2025, a strong earthquake struck Myanmar, with over 1,000 deaths and numerous international consequences.
Earthquake disaster in Myanmar: Over 1,000 dead and many injured
On Friday, March 29, 2025, a devastating earthquake struck Myanmar, which has already claimed more than 1,000 lives. The tremors occurred around 2:20 p.m. local time (07:20 a.m. CET) and had their epicenter just 16 kilometers northwest of Sagaing at a shallow depth. Authorities also report over 2,370 injuries as a result of the earthquake. The huge tremors were also felt in neighboring countries such as Thailand, China, Cambodia, Bangladesh and India. A few minutes after the first quake, another one followed, which further aggravated the situation. This alarming information was compiled by OE24, which documented the tragedy in great detail.
The seismic activity in the region is remarkable. In the last 48 hours, a total of 3,465 earthquakes were recorded worldwide, including one quake with a magnitude of over 7 and several others between 6 and 7, as Volcano Discovery reported. These numbers reflect high general earthquake activity, which has averaged about 430,000 earthquakes per year worldwide over the past 25 years. However, the increase in recorded earthquakes is less due to an actual increase in seismic activity than to improved measurement methods and networks.
Seismic activity in Myanmar
The Myanmar earthquake follows a series of earthquake events in recent days. It is part of a regional and global seismic activity caused by the constant movement of the earth's plates. Treating and supporting the affected regions is now becoming a major challenge for the government and humanitarian organizations.
To better understand the scope of seismic activity, let's take a closer look at the current earthquake statistics:
| Magnitude range | Number |
|---|---|
| 7+ | 1 |
| 6-7 | 3 |
| 5-6 | 8 |
| 4-5 | 108 |
| 3-4 | 283 |
| 2-3 | 751 |
| under 2 | 2,311 |
The developments in Myanmar are part of a worrying trend that includes a total of 151,061 earthquakes in the past 90 days, and relief efforts are expected to be complicated by this ongoing threat.
The international community is called upon to provide assistance and take the necessary measures to support the people of Myanmar in this serious crisis.