Country: Myanmar Source: UN Satellite Centre Please refer to the attached file. I. OverviewOn the afternoon of March 28, 2025, a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, with its epicentre near the city of Mandalay in central Myanmar. This was followed 12 minutes later by a significant aftershock measuring 6.4 in magnitude. The quake, at a shallow depth of 10 km, caused widespread destruction across several regions including Sagaing, Mandalay, Naypyidaw, Bago, Magway, and parts of Shan State.The earthquake resulted in approximately 3,800 confirmed deaths, over 5,100 injuries, and at least 116 people reported missing, making it one of the deadliest seismic events in the country’s recent history. According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), more than 1.1 million people have been identified as in need of humanitarian assistance, with nearly 600,000 already reached through emergency relief operations. Tens of thousands have been displaced from their homes, many now residing in overcrowded temporary shelters.Entire neighbourhoods have been reduced to rubble, and critical infrastructure—including hospitals, schools, bridges, and cultural heritage sites—has suffered extensive damage (UN OCHA, Situation Report No. 4, 25 April 2025).The World Health Organization reported that nearly 70 health facilities were damaged or destroyed, leading to a scarcity of medical supplies and a heightened risk of disease outbreaks amid extreme heat and limited sanitation. The worst-affected areas include the municipalities of Sagaing, Mandalay, Naypyidaw, Bago, Magway, and parts of Shan State. In Mandalay, approximately 50% of structures were destroyed or heavily damaged. Other towns such as Pyawbwe, Kyaukse, Yamethin, and Meiktila also reported significant casualties and infrastructure damage.The earthquake's impact extended beyond Myanmar's borders, with tremors felt in neighbouring countries including Thailand, India, and China. In Bangkok, Thailand, an unfinished 30-story building collapsed, resulting in eight fatalities and numerous injuries. As Myanmar faces the aftermath of this catastrophic event, international aid organizations continue to mobilize resources to provide emergency assistance, including food, shelter, and medical care, to the millions affected by the earthquake.