On 28 March 2025, at 12:50:52 MMT (06:20:52 UTC), a moment magnitude (Mw ) 7.7–7.9 earthquake struck the Sagaing Region of Myanmar, with an epicenter close to Mandalay, the country's second-largest city. The shaking caused by this strike-slip shock reached a maximum Modified Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme). It was the most powerful earthquake to strike Myanmar since 1912, and the second deadliest in Myanmar's modern history, surpassed only by upper estimates of the 1930 Bago earthquake. The earthquake caused extensive damage in Myanmar, particularly in areas near the rupture, and significant damage in neighboring Thailand. Hundreds of homes were also damaged in Yunnan, China, while more than 400 apartments were affected in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
The earthquake directly killed up to 5,352 people in Myanmar and 103 in Thailand, while one person died from shock in Vietnam. Up to 11,404 people were injured and hundreds more were reported missing. Most of the fatalities in Thailand occurred at a collapsed construction site in Bangkok, whose shallow geology makes it more vulnerable to seismic waves from far away. Authorities in both Myanmar and Thailand declared a state of emergency. As the earthquake struck during Friday prayer hours, collapsing mosques resulted in the deaths of hundreds of Muslims. In addition, more than 8,300 monasteries, nunneries and pagodas were destroyed. The ongoing civil war in Myanmar exacerbated the difficulty of disaster relief and info exposure. It was the deadliest earthquake globally since the 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquakes.
500 recorded (by July 2025)Mw 6.7 on 28 March 2025 (Strongest)
Casualties
5,456 fatalities11,404 injured538 missing
Tables
Casualties by country· Impact
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Myanmar
Myanmar
Country
Myanmar
Deaths
5,352
Injuries
11,366
Missing
538
Thailand
Thailand
Country
Thailand
Deaths
103
Injuries
36
Missing
0
China
China
Country
China
Deaths
0
Injuries
2
Missing
0
Vietnam
Vietnam
Country
Vietnam
Deaths
1
Injuries
0
Missing
0
Total
Total
Country
Total
Deaths
5,456
Injuries
11,404
Missing
538
Ranked list
Country
Deaths
Injuries
Missing
Myanmar
5,352
11,366
538
Thailand
103
36
0
China
0
2
0
Vietnam
1
0
0
Total
5,456
11,404
538
Summary of international aid· International humanitarian efforts › State actors
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Australia
Australia
Country/Region
Australia
Cash value
A$2 million
Humanitarian aid and supplies
Monetary donation through the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Australia Assists activated a rapid response team and another A$3.5 million allocated to NGOs and their local partners for food, water, sanitation, emergency health and education. Another A$500 thousand for the Emergency Action Alliance, and another A$3 million for emergency relief supplies for the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Country/Region
Bangladesh
Humanitarian aid and supplies
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus ordered the Bangladesh Armed Forces to deploy rescue and medical teams to Myanmar with relief supplies, including medicine, tents, dry food, and medical services. These supplies and medicines were delivered in two phases using three planes from the Bangladesh Army and Bangladesh Air Force.
Belarus
Belarus
Country/Region
Belarus
Humanitarian aid and supplies
Twenty tonnes of items including tents, blankets and food.
Belgium
Belgium
Country/Region
Belgium
Cash value
€100,000
Brunei
Brunei
Country/Region
Brunei
Humanitarian aid and supplies
Sent three members of the ASEAN-ERAT team to Myanmar on 31 March.
Cambodia
Cambodia
Country/Region
Cambodia
Cash value
US$100,000
Canada
Canada
Country/Region
Canada
Cash value
CA$9.75 million
Humanitarian aid and supplies
Funds for emergency medical services and the supply of shelter, food and other essential items. Allocated to multiple organisations; CA$4 million to the Canadian Red Cross to support the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Societies, CA$2 million to the World Food Programme, CA$2 million million to OCHA to support the Myanmar Humanitarian Fund and up to CA$1.75 million to the Humanitarian Coalition and its members through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund.
China
China
Country/Region
China
Cash value
US$150.77 million
Humanitarian aid and supplies
Initial US$13.77 million for supplies including tents, blankets, medical kits, sustenance and other items. Thirty-seven members of a search and rescue team from Yunnan, China, arrived in Yangon. The team, along with over 100 rescue equipment, travelled to Naypyidaw to participate in rescue missions. On 30 March, China sent 17 trucks loaded with shelter and medical supplies to Mandalay. Beijing pledged another US$137 million in food, medicine, prefabricated homes, medical expenses, epidemic prevention and hazard evaluation groups on 10 April.
Finland
Finland
Country/Region
Finland
Cash value
€1 million
Humanitarian aid and supplies
Donation granted to the IFRC to assist internally displaced persons, especially women and girls, and people with disabilities.
France
France
Country/Region
France
Humanitarian aid and supplies
France coordinating with international partners to deliver aid to Myanmar.
Germany
Germany
Country/Region
Germany
Humanitarian aid and supplies
Germany coordinating with international partners to deliver aid to Myanmar.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Country/Region
Hong Kong
Humanitarian aid and supplies
Sent a group of 51 search-and-rescue personnel and two rescue dogs. The team also carried nine tons of life detecting devices and automatic satellite tracking antenna system among other critical items.
India
India
Country/Region
India
Humanitarian aid and supplies
Operation Brahma: the Indian Air Force carried 15 tonnes of relief material containing essential shelter and medical supplies to Myanmar. India also established a field hospital in Mandalay with a capacity of 200 patients. The staff treated more than 100 patients and performed two critical surgeries within the first day.
Indonesia
Indonesia
Country/Region
Indonesia
Humanitarian aid and supplies
Twelve tonnes of humanitarian relief and 39 military personnel were flown to Naypyidaw to assist medical needs, construct shelters and search for the missing. The National Alms Agency sent 100 generators, 50 tents, 10,000 sarongs, and 5,000 packages of women and children essentials. A search and rescue team consisting of 53 personnel was also dispatched by Indonesia. Three batches of humanitarian aid were delivered on 31 March, 1 April, and 3 April.
Ireland
Ireland
Country/Region
Ireland
Cash value
€6 million
Israel
Israel
Country/Region
Israel
Humanitarian aid and supplies
A search and rescue team, led by Colonel Yossi Pinto, assisted local authorities in Thailand. The Israeli embassy sent a scanning device that was used to search for survivors at the State Audit Office building, while IsraAid deployed an emergency team.
Italy
Italy
Country/Region
Italy
Cash value
€3.3 million
Humanitarian aid and supplies
Italy allocated €3.3 million for emergency aid to Myanmar, providing support to the IFRC, Italian civil society organisations and NGOs. Italian Chamber of Deputies Minister Edmondo Cirielli approved an emergency contribution of €2 million to the IFRC with additional €1.3 million to various Italian civil society organisations for the crisis respond.
Japan
Japan
Country/Region
Japan
Cash value
US$6 million
Humanitarian aid and supplies
Deployed 450 tents, 240 waterproof sheets and a group of medical personnel to Myanmar.
Jersey
Jersey
Country/Region
Jersey
Cash value
£300,000
Laos
Laos
Country/Region
Laos
Humanitarian aid and supplies
The defense ministry sent an emergency response team of 33 firefighters, 11 soldiers and other supporting staff to Myanmar.
Malaysia
Malaysia
Country/Region
Malaysia
Cash value
US$2.3 million
Humanitarian aid and supplies
Sent 50 members of Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team relief personnel in Myanmar.
Netherlands
Netherlands
Country/Region
Netherlands
Humanitarian aid and supplies
Sent two experts as part of a European team that will support aid to Myanmar through Thailand.
New Zealand
New Zealand
Country/Region
New Zealand
Cash value
NZ$2 million
Norway
Norway
Country/Region
Norway
Humanitarian aid and supplies
Sent two experts as part of a European team that will support aid to Myanmar through Thailand.
Pakistan
Pakistan
Country/Region
Pakistan
Humanitarian aid and supplies
The National Disaster Management Authority supplied 70 tons of relief materials. A second aid consignment consisting of 35 tons of essential goods was delivered by the Pakistani Embassy in Myanmar to the Yangon Region Government at Yangon International Airport on 6 April.
Philippines
Philippines
Country/Region
Philippines
Humanitarian aid and supplies
Sent a 91-member Inter-Agency Humanitarian Contingent that consists of personnel from the Office of Civil Defense, Department of Health, Philippine Army, Philippine Air Force, Bureau of Fire Protection, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, and the private sector.
Russia
Russia
Country/Region
Russia
Humanitarian aid and supplies
The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation sent two aircraft with 120 doctors and rescue personnel to Myanmar. A mobile air hospital was established in Mandalay.
Singapore
Singapore
Country/Region
Singapore
Humanitarian aid and supplies
Singapore Civil Defence Force sent an 80-member team to assist the rescue efforts in Myanmar.
South Korea
South Korea
Country/Region
South Korea
Cash value
US$4 million
Spain
Spain
Country/Region
Spain
Cash value
€2 million
Humanitarian aid and supplies
Sent €500,000 to the IFRC and €1.5 million to the Disaster Response Emergency Fund of IFRC.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Country/Region
Sri Lanka
Cash value
US$1 million
Humanitarian aid and supplies
Funds for humanitarian aid to assist with ongoing relief and recovery efforts and prepared medical teams and health sector assistance for deployment to Myanmar. The Temple of the Tooth announced LKR15 million in financial aid to Myanmar.
Sweden
Sweden
Country/Region
Sweden
Cash value
158 kr million
Switzerland
Switzerland
Country/Region
Switzerland
Cash value
SFr 6 million
Taiwan
Taiwan
Country/Region
Taiwan
Cash value
US$50,000
Humanitarian aid and supplies
The National Fire Agency offered 120 personnel and six dogs. The offer was declined and the team was disbanded.
Thailand
Thailand
Country/Region
Thailand
Humanitarian aid and supplies
The Royal Thai Armed Forces said it would deploy a 49-member search and rescue team to Myanmar.
Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste
Country/Region
Timor-Leste
Cash value
US$500,000
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
Country/Region
United Arab Emirates
Humanitarian aid and supplies
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan directed a search and rescue team that made up of members of Abu Dhabi Police, the UAE National Guard and Joint Operations Command to help earthquake survivors in Myanmar.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Country/Region
United Kingdom
Cash value
£10 million
United States
United States
Country/Region
United States
Cash value
US$2 million
Humanitarian aid and supplies
United States President Donald Trump said the country will be sending aid to Myanmar, despite recent cuts on foreign aid. The embassy pledged up to US$2 million through local organizations. A team of three was sent to Myanmar for recovery efforts but they experienced difficulties with visa processing. While in Myanmar, they were informed of their job terminations which would occur in several months as part of the Trump administration's efforts to reduce foreign aid. According to Marcia Wong, a former USAID deputy administrator, these workers were sleeping in the open street. On 4 April, the United States pledged another US$7 million in shelter, food and water. In Thailand, the US Indo-Pacific Command deployed personnel to assist in rescue operations at the State Audit Office.
Vatican
Vatican
Country/Region
Vatican
Humanitarian aid and supplies
Pope Francis sent humanitarian aid to victims of the earthquake in Myanmar via his employees despite the Pope's deteriorating health.
Vietnam
Vietnam
Country/Region
Vietnam
Cash value
US$300,000
Humanitarian aid and supplies
The Vietnam People's Army deployed an 80-member earthquake relief team. Twenty-six members of the Public Security Ministry began search and rescue operations in Sagaing on 31 March.
Ranked list
Country/Region
Cash value
Humanitarian aid and supplies
Australia
A$2 million
Monetary donation through the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). Australia Assists activated a rapid response team and another A$3.5 million allocated to NGOs and their local partners for food, water, sanitation, emergency health and education. Another A$500 thousand for the Emergency Action Alliance, and another A$3 million for emergency relief supplies for the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management.
Bangladesh
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus ordered the Bangladesh Armed Forces to deploy rescue and medical teams to Myanmar with relief supplies, including medicine, tents, dry food, and medical services. These supplies and medicines were delivered in two phases using three planes from the Bangladesh Army and Bangladesh Air Force.
Belarus
Twenty tonnes of items including tents, blankets and food.
Belgium
€100,000
Brunei
Sent three members of the ASEAN-ERAT team to Myanmar on 31 March.
Cambodia
US$100,000
Canada
million
Funds for emergency medical services and the supply of shelter, food and other essential items. Allocated to multiple organisations; CA$4 million to the Canadian Red Cross to support the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Societies, CA$2 million to the World Food Programme, CA$2 million million to OCHA to support the Myanmar Humanitarian Fund and up to CA$1.75 million to the Humanitarian Coalition and its members through the Canadian Humanitarian Assistance Fund.
China
million
Initial US$13.77 million for supplies including tents, blankets, medical kits, sustenance and other items. Thirty-seven members of a search and rescue team from Yunnan, China, arrived in Yangon. The team, along with over 100 rescue equipment, travelled to Naypyidaw to participate in rescue missions. On 30 March, China sent 17 trucks loaded with shelter and medical supplies to Mandalay. Beijing pledged another US$137 million in food, medicine, prefabricated homes, medical expenses, epidemic prevention and hazard evaluation groups on 10 April.
Finland
€1 million
Donation granted to the IFRC to assist internally displaced persons, especially women and girls, and people with disabilities.
France
France coordinating with international partners to deliver aid to Myanmar.
Germany
Germany coordinating with international partners to deliver aid to Myanmar.
Hong Kong
Sent a group of 51 search-and-rescue personnel and two rescue dogs. The team also carried nine tons of life detecting devices and automatic satellite tracking antenna system among other critical items.
India
Operation Brahma: the Indian Air Force carried 15 tonnes of relief material containing essential shelter and medical supplies to Myanmar. India also established a field hospital in Mandalay with a capacity of 200 patients. The staff treated more than 100 patients and performed two critical surgeries within the first day.
Indonesia
Twelve tonnes of humanitarian relief and 39 military personnel were flown to Naypyidaw to assist medical needs, construct shelters and search for the missing. The National Alms Agency sent 100 generators, 50 tents, 10,000 sarongs, and 5,000 packages of women and children essentials. A search and rescue team consisting of 53 personnel was also dispatched by Indonesia. Three batches of humanitarian aid were delivered on 31 March, 1 April, and 3 April.
Ireland
€6 million
Israel
A search and rescue team, led by Colonel Yossi Pinto, assisted local authorities in Thailand. The Israeli embassy sent a scanning device that was used to search for survivors at the State Audit Office building, while IsraAid deployed an emergency team.
Italy
million
Italy allocated €3.3 million for emergency aid to Myanmar, providing support to the IFRC, Italian civil society organisations and NGOs. Italian Chamber of Deputies Minister Edmondo Cirielli approved an emergency contribution of €2 million to the IFRC with additional €1.3 million to various Italian civil society organisations for the crisis respond.
Japan
US$6 million
Deployed 450 tents, 240 waterproof sheets and a group of medical personnel to Myanmar.
Jersey
£300,000
Laos
The defense ministry sent an emergency response team of 33 firefighters, 11 soldiers and other supporting staff to Myanmar.
Malaysia
million
Sent 50 members of Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team relief personnel in Myanmar.
Netherlands
Sent two experts as part of a European team that will support aid to Myanmar through Thailand.
New Zealand
NZ$2 million
Norway
Sent two experts as part of a European team that will support aid to Myanmar through Thailand.
Pakistan
The National Disaster Management Authority supplied 70 tons of relief materials. A second aid consignment consisting of 35 tons of essential goods was delivered by the Pakistani Embassy in Myanmar to the Yangon Region Government at Yangon International Airport on 6 April.
Philippines
Sent a 91-member Inter-Agency Humanitarian Contingent that consists of personnel from the Office of Civil Defense, Department of Health, Philippine Army, Philippine Air Force, Bureau of Fire Protection, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, and the private sector.
Russia
The Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Russian Federation sent two aircraft with 120 doctors and rescue personnel to Myanmar. A mobile air hospital was established in Mandalay.
Singapore
Singapore Civil Defence Force sent an 80-member team to assist the rescue efforts in Myanmar.
South Korea
US$4 million
Spain
€2 million
Sent €500,000 to the IFRC and €1.5 million to the Disaster Response Emergency Fund of IFRC.
Sri Lanka
US$1 million
Funds for humanitarian aid to assist with ongoing relief and recovery efforts and prepared medical teams and health sector assistance for deployment to Myanmar. The Temple of the Tooth announced LKR15 million in financial aid to Myanmar.
Sweden
158 kr million
Switzerland
SFr 6 million
Taiwan
US$50,000
The National Fire Agency offered 120 personnel and six dogs. The offer was declined and the team was disbanded.
Thailand
The Royal Thai Armed Forces said it would deploy a 49-member search and rescue team to Myanmar.
Timor-Leste
US$500,000
United Arab Emirates
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan directed a search and rescue team that made up of members of Abu Dhabi Police, the UAE National Guard and Joint Operations Command to help earthquake survivors in Myanmar.
United Kingdom
£10 million
United States
US$2 million
United States President Donald Trump said the country will be sending aid to Myanmar, despite recent cuts on foreign aid. The embassy pledged up to US$2 million through local organizations. A team of three was sent to Myanmar for recovery efforts but they experienced difficulties with visa processing. While in Myanmar, they were informed of their job terminations which would occur in several months as part of the Trump administration's efforts to reduce foreign aid. According to Marcia Wong, a former USAID deputy administrator, these workers were sleeping in the open street. On 4 April, the United States pledged another US$7 million in shelter, food and water. In Thailand, the US Indo-Pacific Command deployed personnel to assist in rescue operations at the State Audit Office.
Vatican
Pope Francis sent humanitarian aid to victims of the earthquake in Myanmar via his employees despite the Pope's deteriorating health.
Vietnam
US$300,000
The Vietnam People's Army deployed an 80-member earthquake relief team. Twenty-six members of the Public Security Ministry began search and rescue operations in Sagaing on 31 March.
References
Not counting the Wa Self-Administered Division or the five Self-Administered Zones of the country
