Quake kills 18 at Shwe Hintha Tike Thit Monastery on Sagaing Hill

Published 11 April 2025

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The earthquake has destroyed more than 30 buildings in Shwe Hintha Tike Thit Monastery in the Sagaing Hill, killing one monk, five novices and 12 people, totaling 18 people.

“The Shwe Hintha Tike Thit Monastery was founded in 1298. Currently, out of more than 40 buildings, only two single-storey buildings and two double-storey buildings, totaling four buildings remain. More than 30 buildings have been destroyed. Seven buildings have completely collapsed, and more than 20 have partially collapsed. One monk and five novices have died in the earthquake. 11 people have died, and one woman, who was hospitalized, has died on April 5. That brings the total number of deaths to 18,” said U Thadhamma, the abbot of Shwe Hintha Tike Thit Monastery.