A recent 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has left 3,455 people dead and many injured. The quake struck various regions, including the capital Naypyitaw, causing extensive damage and disrupting utilities and communications. This disaster exacerbates an ongoing humanitarian crisis fueled by civil conflict, as 20 million people now require aid. The military government's leader described this event as Myanmar's second most powerful earthquake ever recorded, following a major quake in 1912, highlighting the catastrophic effects it has had on the nation and its people.
The 7.7 magnitude quake hit a wide swath of the country, causing significant damage to six regions and states including the capital Naypyitaw.
The death toll from last week's massive earthquake in Myanmar rose to 3,455, state media said Saturday, as U.N. agencies and foreign aid donors ramped up their emergency relief efforts.
Myanmar's second most powerful quake in history has worsened an already dire humanitarian crisis triggered by the country's civil war, affecting millions.
Min Aung Hlaing noted that the earthquake was the second most powerful in the country's recorded history, with extensive damages and casualties reported.
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