The earthquake in Myanmar had a magnitude of 8.2, resulting in the deaths of 3,471 people, with various countries beginning to provide assistance. [Continuously updating]
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On the afternoon of the 28th, Myanmar experienced a strong earthquake measuring 8.2 on the Richter scale, with the epicenter located approximately 16 kilometers west of Shwegyin. The earthquake resulted in 3,471 deaths, 4,671 injuries, and 214 people missing. The earthquake waves affected China and Thailand, with a building under construction in Bangkok collapsing, resulting in at least 20 deaths. The Myanmar government announced a state of emergency in multiple locations and sought international assistance, receiving support from several countries. The disaster caused by this strong earthquake was severe, leading to the collapse of buildings in places like Wazhang, and the local population is facing significant difficulties.
A powerful earthquake occurred in Myanmar, affecting the Indochinese Peninsula. At 12:50 PM local time on the 28th, an earthquake measuring 8.2 on the Richter scale struck central Myanmar, with the epicenter located about 16 kilometers northwest of Shwegu, and a depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was near Myanmar's second-largest city, Mandalay, resulting in the collapse of multiple buildings. The military government of Myanmar declared a state of emergency in several areas. According to official reports, the earthquake has resulted in 3,471 deaths, 4,671 injuries, and 214 people missing. This strong quake even affected neighboring countries like China and Thailand; in Bangkok, Thailand, several disaster incidents occurred, including the collapse of a 33-story building under construction in the Chatuchak district due to tremors, trapping hundreds of workers, with 20 confirmed dead and 74 missing.
A woman from Taiwan was trapped in the collapsed Great Wall Hotel in Mandalay. Rescuers were unable to save her after several days, and she unfortunately passed away on March 31, becoming the first confirmed Taiwanese casualty of this powerful earthquake.
Expanded reports indicated the difference in magnitude being reported as either 7.7 or 8.2 and its implications.
The severity of casualties caused by the earthquake has prompted the United States Geological Survey to issue a red alert, estimating that more than 10,000 people could be dead.
After the earthquake in Myanmar, a large hospital in the capital Naypyidaw became a "mass casualty area."
The epicenter was approximately 1,000 kilometers from Bangkok, Thailand, yet there were still significant effects. In the Chatuchak district of Bangkok, a building under construction collapsed due to the earthquake, trapping hundreds of workers under the rubble, with 20 confirmed dead and 74 missing.
In Bangkok, Thailand, rescue teams are conducting rescue operations on the collapsed buildings.
As international rescue operations commenced, many countries quickly expressed their willingness to assist and sent rescue supplies and personnel to Myanmar. The assistance from various nations has provided significant support to the affected population during this disaster.
According to current reports, the impact of the earthquake continues to expand, and rescue efforts face many challenges, requiring the continued attention and help of the international community.