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7.7 Magnitude Quake Devastates Myanmar, Toll Rises to Four

3/28/2025

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A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked Myanmar on March 28, 2025, unleashing devastation that claimed at least three lives when a mosque collapsed. The tremors were felt as far as Bangkok, where a high-rise under construction crumbled, leaving one dead and many injured. Rescue teams are tirelessly working to save those still trapped amid the chaos, as Myanmar grapples with ongoing civil unrest.

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A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake rocked Myanmar on March 28, 2025, unleashing devastation that claimed at least three lives when a mosque collapsed. The tremors were felt as far as Bangkok, where a high-rise under construction crumbled, leaving one dead and many injured. Rescue teams are tirelessly working to save those still trapped amid the chaos, as Myanmar grapples with ongoing civil unrest.