March 28, 2025 – Yangon, Myanmar — A powerful earthquake has devastated Myanmar and parts of neighboring countries, with the confirmed death toll now rising to 167, according to News18.
Myanmar bore the brunt of the disaster, with 163 fatalities and more than 300 people reported injured.
The tremors, which struck with alarming force, were felt across the region, including in Thailand and China. In Thailand, four people lost their lives, and 68 others sustained injuries. China reported two people injured due to the quake.
Search and rescue operations are ongoing as emergency teams race against time to locate survivors and provide aid to the affected communities. Local authorities and international agencies have mobilized resources to assess the damage and coordinate relief efforts.
The full extent of the disaster is still being determined, with officials warning that the number of casualties may rise as more reports come in from remote and heavily affected areas.
This earthquake marks one of the deadliest natural disasters to strike the region in recent years, drawing international concern and offers of support.
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Source: Vietnam Insider