At least 1644 people were killed and 3408 were injured as a result of a strong earthquake in Myanmar, which occurred on Friday, March 28, the military junta, ruling in this country since 2021. Another 139 people, according to her, are listed as missing.
It is expected that the number of victims and victims will increase as the rubble is analyzed.
The consequences of the earthquake in the southeast of Asia. Photo report
On March 28, a strong earthquake occurred in Myanmar – magnitude up to 7.7. The epicenter was located 12 km from the city of Sagaing. The hearth lay at a depth of 10 km. The tremors also felt in Bangladesh, India, Thailand, Laos and China. Subsequently, dozens of repeated underground shocks with magnitude up to 6.4 were recorded.
The shocks were also felt in China and Thailand. In Bangkok (Thailand), a 30-story skyscraper hit for government institutions. The bodies of eight dead were found, more than 20 people were injured, about 120 are considered missing, reports Reuters.
Rescuers from other countries are sent to assist in Myanmar and Thailand.
The United Nations allocated $ 5 million for assistance for the beginning of assistance. US President Donald Trump said that Americans are also going to assist.