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The New York Times |
The U.S. Geological Survey estimated that the death toll was likely to surpass 1,000.
BBC |
Rescue efforts continue after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake hit central Myanmar, with tremors felt in Thailand, China and India.
U.S. News & World Report |
The death toll of the 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday rose quickly in Myanmar and was at 1,644 victims by Sunday.

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Lessons from the Myanmar earthquake: Disaster preparedness
The 7.7 Myanmar temblor raises questions about earthquake preparedness in Southeast Asia — and California. What can the rest of the world learn?
Death Toll Rising in Myanmar After Powerful Earthquake
The quake shook a swath of Southeast Asia. Myanmar’s military government said 144 people were killed in just three cities. The U.S. Geological Survey estimated that the death toll was likely to surpass 1,
Satellite Images Show Before and After Myanmar Earthquake Devastation
Thousands have died and thousands more may remain under the rubble across Myanmar and Thailand after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck on Friday.
Pictures and maps: earthquake hits Myanmar and Thailand
Thousands of people in Myanmar may need urgent shelter, food and medical help, according to the International Rescue Committee's Myanmar director, Mohamed Riyas. He says it could be weeks before the full extent of the earthquake damage is known,
Aftershocks rattle Myanmar as rescuers search for survivors
Rescuers braved aftershocks to scour the devastated city of Mandalay for survivors on Monday, after a massive earthquake killed at least 1,700 people in Myanmar and at least 18 in neighbouring Thailand.
Myanmar resistance movement announces partial ceasefire to facilitate earthquake relief efforts
Myanmar’s shadow National Unity Government, which coordinates the popular struggle against the ruling military, announced Saturday a unilateral partial ceasefire Saturday night to facilitate earthquake relief efforts.
Officials Survey Damage in Myanmar's Earthquake-Devastated Central Areas
Friday's deadly earthquake rattled most of Myanmar and Thailand but certain areas sustained the heaviest damage, including flattened buildings and many lost lives
Extensive damage in the Myanmar capital after massive earthquake
Extensive damage could be seen in Myanmar’s capital Naypyitaw on Sunday, two days after a massive earthquake killed more than 1,600 people and left countless others buried.
5.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Mandalay in Myanmar
The USGS says a 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Myanmar’s second-largest city on Sunday, the latest in a string of aftershocks following Friday’s devastating temblor
Myanmar earthquake: What we know
A tremor of 2.5 or less usually cannot be felt, but can be detected by instruments. Quakes of up to five are felt and cause minor damage. The Myanmar earthquake at 7.7 is classified as major and usually causes serious damage, as it has in this instance.
No damage to Lao dams after Myanmar quake, says ministry
The Lao Department of Energy Industry Safety Management confirmed Friday (March 28) that hydropower dams across Laos were unaffected by the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar.
Myanmar earthquake: Military regime targeting 'civilian areas' with airstrikes in wake of disaster, armed group claims
The powerful 7.7 magnitude quake struck at around 12.50pm local time (6.20am UK time) near the second-biggest city Mandalay on Friday.
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Cambodia to provide 100,000 USD in initial emergency aid to quake-devastated Myanmar
Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn said on Sunday that the kingdom would provide 100,000 US dollars in initial emergency assistance to earthquake-devastated Myanmar. Sokhonn, who is also a deputy prime minister,
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No Pinoy casualties in strong quake in Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, say PH Embassies
The Philippine Embassy in Yangon reports that a strong earthquake struck Myanmar. The epicenter was recorded in central Myanmar, close to the city of Monywa.
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How India is upgrading 'first responder' status after Myanmar quake
India swiftly responded to the recent 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar, reinforcing its first responder status through 'Operation Brahma'.
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What we know so far about the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand
SINGAPORE: A strong earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday (Mar 28) afternoon, leaving destruction in its wake. Tremors from the 7.7-magnitude earthquake were also felt in neighbouring Thailand a
Earthquake Damages Myanmar’s Religious and Heritage Sites
The deadly quake in Myanmar damaged over 3,000 buildings, including about 150 mosques and pagodas, in the government’s latest count on Saturday morning.
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