Myanmar Earthquake Kills 3,600 People, Thousands Injured

Rescue teams combed the rubble of apartments, hotels and hospitals to find signs of life.(ANTARA)

JAKARTA - The earthquake tragedy that rocked Myanmar last week had a huge impact. As of Monday, April 7, 2025, the death toll has reportedly reached 3,600, according to a China Central Television (CCTV) report citing an official statement by the Myanmar authorities.

In addition to the death toll, at least 5,017 people were injured as a result of the disaster, while another 160 were still missing and are being searched.

An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 rocked Myanmar on Friday, March 28, 2025. The shock was felt to neighboring countries such as Bangladesh, India, Laos, China, and Thailand.

The epicenter, which was at a shallow depth, caused more severe damage. Some vital infrastructure such as power grids and underground oil pipelines was badly damaged. The local government said tanker ships had begun arriving to address the energy crisis due to the interruption of fuel supplies.

As a form of solidarity, a number of countries have sent humanitarian aid. Russia and Belarus were among the first to send an emergency rescue and logistics team to assist the evacuation process and the handling of victims at the affected locations.