Death toll from earthquake in Myanmar crosses 2 thousand, 400 people still missing

The devastating earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday has caused devastation. Now the death toll from this earthquake has crossed 2 thousand. China Central Television has given information about this. According to China Central Television, 2,719 people have died and 4,521 people are reported to be injured in the earthquake in Myanmar.

According to China Central Television, 400 people are reported to be missing. According to Myanmar leader Min Hlaing, the death toll may reach 3 thousand.

Tremors were also felt in India and Thailand

A strong earthquake struck Myanmar on 28 March 2025. The tremors of this earthquake were also felt in neighboring countries like India and Thailand. This earthquake has caused a lot of devastation near Mandalay, Myanmar's second largest city.

Along with relief and rescue workers, local people are also engaged in removing debris to find their loved ones. At the same time, due to the scorching heat, the bodies have started stinking. It is also becoming difficult to breathe in the air. The death toll from the earthquake is gradually increasing. More than 700 people offering prayers have died due to the earthquake. Apart from this, more than 60 mosques have also been destroyed.

Huge damage to buildings due to earthquake

The earthquake has also caused heavy damage to many monasteries and buildings in Sagaing city of Myanmar. Apart from this, cracks have also been seen in the surrounding rivers in satellite images, which indicate the instability of the soil during the earthquake. This is called liquefaction, in which the ground turns into mud by mixing with water and buildings are also damaged.

Cause of earthquake, collision of Indian and Eurasian plates

According to ISRO scientists, the Myanmar region is located on the border of the Indian and Eurasian plates and earthquakes occur frequently here. The Indian plate moves northward about 5 centimeters every year, causing seismic stress to accumulate. When this stress is suddenly released, major earthquakes occur, as seen in Myanmar.