Myanmar is facing the aftermath of a massive earthquake that struck the country on Friday, 28 March.
The earthquake, with a magnitude of 7.7, was felt in other countries such as Thailand and south-west China.
According to the military government of Myanmar, more than 1,700 people have died and over 3,400 have been injured. In Thailand, at least 17 people lost their lives.
The epicenter of the earthquake was located 16km (10 miles) north-west of Sagaing, a city in Myanmar. The first earthquake struck at 12:50 (06:20 GMT), followed by a second one 12 minutes later with a magnitude of 6.4.
The strong quake caused significant damage in Myanmar, affecting roads, bridges, and buildings. The ruling junta reported damage to 1,591 houses in the Mandalay region.
Rescue operations are underway in Myanmar and Thailand, where 17 people have been confirmed dead. Information about the situation in Myanmar is difficult to obtain due to restrictions on media and communication.
The UK’s FCDO has issued warnings about aftershocks in affected areas and advised monitoring local media and following the guidance of authorities for those traveling to Myanmar, Thailand, or Laos.
The earthquake in Myanmar is classified as major, causing serious damage. Shallow earthquakes like this one can have a more devastating impact on the surface, leading to building collapses.
Compared to other large earthquakes, such as the 2004 tsunami-triggering earthquake off the coast of Indonesia, the recent earthquake in Myanmar has caused significant destruction and loss of life.
Gempa bumi berkekuatan 9.1 itu menewaskan sekitar 228.000 orang. Gempa terbesar yang pernah terdaftar 9.5 dan tercatat di Chile pada tahun 1960.