The death toll from the massive earthquake in Myanmar has now topped 3,300 people. Nonprofits like Stamford-based Americares are stepping up to help.
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A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar on Friday, causing extensive damage across a wide swath of one of the world’s poorest countries and prompting officials to warn that the initial death toll is
The powerful earthquake, which had its epicenter in central Myanmar about 13 miles from Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, struck around 12:50 p.m. local time, the New York Times reported. It was followed by several tremors, including a 6.4 magnitude aftershock which occurred just 11 minutes later.
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake shook Southeast Asia, causing widespread damage. These photos show the devastating impact.
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake and an aftershock measuring 6.4 rocked Myanmar and neighboring Thailand on Friday, bringing down buildings and disrupting power supplies and transport services.
A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, killing more than 150 people across both countries.
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocked Thailand and neighboring Myanmar midday on Friday, killing at least three in Bangkok.
India and other Quad nations have come together to support Myanmar and Thailand after a powerful earthquake struck on 28 March. The group — which includes India, the US, Australia, and Japan — has pledged over $20 million in humanitarian aid and is working with ASEAN and others to provide urgent help.