Military leader reports 144 dead and 732 wounded in earthquake

Narinjara, March 28, 2025

According to military chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that hit on March 22 resulted in 144 fatalities and 732 injuries in Nay Pyi Taw, Mandalay, and Sagaing.

During a military council briefing regarding the earthquake and its impact, the military chief stated that Nay Pyi Taw was the most severely affected area. Senior General Min Aung Hlaing stated that 96 individuals lost their lives in Nay Pyi Taw, 18 in Sagaing, and 30 in Sagaing, resulting in a total of 144 fatalities.