Photos: See the aftermath of the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand

NPR Staff | March 29, 2025

Rescuers search through the rubble of a damaged building looking for survivors

Editor’s note: Images may contain graphic content.

Rescue workers pulled more bodies from the rubble in Myanmar today after a powerful earthquake hit yesterday.

The magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck at midday with the epicenter not far from the city of Mandalay.

The quake was followed by several aftershocks – including one measuring 6.4.

More than 90 people could be trapped inside the crushed remains of an apartment block in Mandalay in central Myanmar destroyed by a devastating earthquake, a Red Cross official told AFP as rescuers worked to free the victims.

Officials have said more than 1,600 people have died. Thousands of others were injured and dozens are still missing.

This aerial photograph shows the site of an under-construction building collapse in Bangkok on March 29, 2025, a day after an earthquake struck central Myanmar and Thailand.
This aerial photograph shows the site of an under-construction building collapse in Bangkok on March 29, 2025, a day after an earthquake struck central Myanmar and Thailand. (AFP | Getty Images)
Relatives wait for missing family members during a search operation for survivors at the site of a collapsed building following an earthquake in Bangkok, Thailand, on March 29, 2025.
Relatives wait for missing family members during a search operation for survivors at the site of a collapsed building following an earthquake in Bangkok, Thailand, on March 29, 2025. (Anusak Laowilas | NurPhoto via Getty Images)
People watch as rescuers search for survivors trapped in the collapsed Sky Villa Condominium building in Mandalay on March 29, 2025, a day after an earthquake struck central Myanmar.
People watch as rescuers search for survivors trapped in the collapsed Sky Villa Condominium building in Mandalay on March 29, 2025, a day after an earthquake struck central Myanmar. (Sai Aung Main | AFP via Getty Images)
Ye Aung (top) accompanies his wife Phyu Lay Khaing on their way to the hospital after she was rescued from the rubble of the collapsed Sky Villa Condominium apartment building in Mandalay on March 29, 2025.
Ye Aung (top) accompanies his wife Phyu Lay Khaing on their way to the hospital after she was rescued from the rubble of the collapsed Sky Villa Condominium apartment building in Mandalay on March 29, 2025. (Sai Aung Main | AFP via Getty Images)
People inspect the debris of a collapsed building in Mandalay on March 28, 2025, after an earthquake.
People inspect the debris of a collapsed building in Mandalay on March 28, 2025, after an earthquake. (AFP | via Getty Images)
Motorists wait in line at a petrol station in Mandalay on March 29, 2025, a day after an earthquake struck central Myanmar.
Motorists wait in line at a petrol station in Mandalay on March 29, 2025, a day after an earthquake struck central Myanmar. (Sai Aung Main | AFP via Getty Images)
A damaged pagoda is pictured in Mandalay on March 29, 2025, a day after an earthquake struck central Myanmar.
A damaged pagoda is pictured in Mandalay on March 29, 2025, a day after an earthquake struck central Myanmar. (Sai Aung Main | AFP via Getty Images)
K-9 dogs walk at the site of a building that collapsed, following a strong earthquake, in Bangkok, Thailand, March 29, 2025.
K-9 dogs walk at the site of a building that collapsed, following a strong earthquake, in Bangkok, Thailand, March 29, 2025. (Chalinee Thirasupa | Reuters)
People drive on a motorbike past a collapsed building in Mandalay on March 28, 2025, after an earthquake in central Myanmar.
People drive on a motorbike past a collapsed building in Mandalay on March 28, 2025, after an earthquake in central Myanmar. (AFP | via Getty Images)
Members of the public anxiously wait for news on rescue operations at the Chatuchak skyscraper collapse site on March 29, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.
Members of the public anxiously wait for news on rescue operations at the Chatuchak skyscraper collapse site on March 29, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. (Mailee Osten-Tan | Getty Images)
Heavy construction equipment is used to dig through the rubble as people look for survivors in a damaged building in Mandalay on March 29, 2025.
Heavy construction equipment is used to dig through the rubble as people look for survivors in a damaged building in Mandalay on March 29, 2025. (Sai Aung Main | AFP via Getty Images)
A rescue worker looks out over the rubble as teams attempt to free trapped residents at the destroyed Sky Villa Condominium development in Mandalay on March 29, 2025
A rescue worker looks out over the rubble as teams attempt to free trapped residents at the destroyed Sky Villa Condominium development in Mandalay on March 29, 2025 (Sai Aung Main | AFP via Getty Images)
People sleep in the open at Chatuchak park in Bangkok on March 29, 2025, a day after an earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand.
People sleep in the open at Chatuchak park in Bangkok on March 29, 2025, a day after an earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand. (Chanakarn Laosarakham | AFP via Getty Images)
A rescue worker stands on rubble as teams attempt to free trapped residents at the destroyed Sky Villa Condominium development in Mandalay on March 29, 2025.
A rescue worker stands on rubble as teams attempt to free trapped residents at the destroyed Sky Villa Condominium development in Mandalay on March 29, 2025. (Sai Aung Main | AFP via Getty Images)
Rescue workers carry the body of a victim at the site of an under-construction building collapse in Bangkok on March 29, 2025.
Rescue workers carry the body of a victim at the site of an under-construction building collapse in Bangkok on March 29, 2025. (Images Lillian Suwanrumpha | AFP via Getty Images)
People climb into a damaged building as they look for survivors in Mandalay on March 29, 2025.
People climb into a damaged building as they look for survivors in Mandalay on March 29, 2025. (Sai Aung Main | AFP via Getty Images)
Patients are attended to in a makeshift medical treatment area in the recreational hall of a hospital in Bangkok on March 29, 2025.
Patients are attended to in a makeshift medical treatment area in the recreational hall of a hospital in Bangkok on March 29, 2025. (Montira Rungjirajittranon | AFP via Getty Images)
Rescue workers seen working at a collapsed building after an earthquake.
Rescue workers seen working at a collapsed building after an earthquake. (Peerapon Boonyakiat | SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
A building is damaged after an earthquake Friday, March 28, 2025, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar.
A building is damaged after an earthquake Friday, March 28, 2025, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. (Aung Shine Oo | AP)
A resident carries belongings over debris next to a damaged building in Naypyidaw on March 28, 2025, after an earthquake in central Myanmar.
A resident carries belongings over debris next to a damaged building in Naypyidaw on March 28, 2025, after an earthquake in central Myanmar. (Sai Aung Main | AFP via Getty Images)

 

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