Thousands of people lost their homes and all their belongings in the earthquake. Photo: IMG/Malteser International

Cologne/Yangon. On March 28, 2025, a powerful earthquake with magnitude 7.7 struck Myanmar. The quake occurred at 12:50 p.m. local time near the city of Sagaing in central Myanmar. Tremors were also felt in Thailand, more than 1,000 kilometers away. The main shock was followed by multiple aftershocks, including one with a magnitude of 6.4. Initial reports indicate widespread destruction in several cities across Myanmar, with residential and office buildings, bridges, and historic landmarks partially or completely destroyed. Myanmar’s military junta has confirmed that the death toll has surpassed 3,600, with over 5,000 people injured and more than a hundred still missing. Fatalities have also been reported in Thailand. Experts fear that the actual number of casualties in both countries may be significantly higher.

Our emergency relief after the earthquake in Myanmar

Our teams treat people in our mobile clinic near a temporary camp in Mandalay. Photo: Malteser International

After the devastating earthquake in Myanmar, Malteser International immediately provided €250,000 in emergency aid and launched a comprehensive response. Together with our teams and local partners, we are delivering urgently needed assistance in the hardest-hit regions of Mandalay, Naypyidaw, and southern Shan State.

Thousands of people are living in makeshift shelters without access to clean water or basic sanitation. They have lost everything and are in dire need of help. During this difficult time, we stand by their side.

Our relief efforts:

• Clean water & hygiene: Providing safe drinking water, repairing damaged pipelines, building emergency latrines, and distributing soap and chlorine tablets for water purification
• Medical care: Treating the injured and supplying medicine and first aid
• Psychosocial Support: Offering counseling for survivors and their families
• Essential relief goods: Distributing soap, menstrual products, baby care items, blankets, rainwater collection kits, and other vital supplies

Your help matters: Support those affected by the earthquake and help alleviate their suffering. Every donation makes a difference.