Earthquakes in Myanmar

On March 28, 2025, Myanmar was struck by two devastating earthquakes. The first, a powerful 7.7 magnitude quake, struck near the second largest city, Mandalay. It destroyed homes, hospitals, and critical infrastructure across central Myanmar.

Just 12 minutes later, a second major earthquake, measuring 6.4 magnitude, hit the same region. More aftershocks have continued to hit the region, with tremors felt as far away as Thailand and China.

The impact has been catastrophic for communities already struggling with the ongoing conflict, displacement, and poverty. People in Myanmar are now facing even greater hardship, with little resources to meet their immediate needs at this critical time.

Homes, roads, hospitals and other critical services have been destroyed, and thousands have been left homeless and injured. Displaced communities have been particularly affected by the earthquakes, with limited access to food, shelter, and medical care. Hospitals and clinics, already under strain due to supply shortages, are overwhelmed with injured survivors.

Health Poverty Action has worked in Myanmar since 1994. Our colleagues in the country have assessed the situation and developed a plan of action to provide temporary shelters, food and water to families in affected communities.

We are sending a mobile medical team to Mandalay, one of the worst affected cities in Myanmar. This team will be equipped with emergency and medical supplies to ensure people are safe and healthy.

We urgently need donations to mobilise these resources; our team needs to support 1000 families that are currently sleeping on the street.

• £10 could pay for rice for a family for a week.
• £17 could pay for a tarpaulin to help a family shelter.
• £37 could enable a family to buy basic food items for a month.