Myanmar earthquake death toll jumps to nearly 700, according to government, state-run media reports
Mar 28, 2025, 9:19 PM | Updated: Mar 30, 2025, 10:26 am
In this image provided by The Myanmar Military True News Information Team, Myanmar's military leader Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, center, inspects victims caused by an earthquake Friday, March 28, 2025, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. (The Myanmar Military True News Information Team via AP)
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(The Myanmar Military True News Information Team via AP)
BANGKOK (AP) 鈥� The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has jumped to nearly 700, according to the government, state-run media reported Saturday.
MRTV reported that 694 people have now been found dead and another1,670 injured, with 68 others injured, according to a statement from the military-led government.
The earthquake struck midday Friday with an epicenter not far from Mandalay, Myanmar鈥檚 second biggest city, sending buildings in many areas toppling to the ground and causing other widespread damage.
