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2025 Myanmar earthquake

2025 Myanmar earthquake
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Following the devastating earthquake in Myanmar, Chinese seismologists have warned the region is entering a dangerous new phase. Photo: Xinhua
Science

Magnitude 8 earthquake risk on rise in China, surrounding regions, study warns

As the world reels from the aftermath of the Myanmar earthquake, seismologists have warned there is a heightened danger of further disasters.

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Lessons from China's history

Reflections | Why did ancient Chinese see earthquakes as messages from the heavens?

Myanmar

Myanmar junta declares temporary ceasefire for quake relief

Myanmar

China urges Myanmar to protect rescuers after military fires shots at aid convoy

Chinese earthquake relief team confirmed safe after Myanmar’s military admits to firing warning shots, causing rescuers to retreat.

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A team from the Red Cross Society of China has been deployed to Myanmar to help with relief efforts following a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake on Friday. Photo: Xinhua
Thailand

Video | Chinese contractors under scrutiny in Bangkok tower collapse

The death toll in the Myanmar earthquake has risen to over 2,700, with hundreds still missing

Thailand

Thai man arrested after faking story about pregnant wife buried in quake rubble

The man reportedly collected around US$300 in donations before his lie was exposed.

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My Take

China leads relief for quake-hit Myanmar. But will civil war stymie aid efforts?

China can play critical role in persuading junta and rebel groups to stop fighting to allow for relief work following devastating earthquake.

Rescuers dig through rubble in Mandalay, Myanmar on Monday following a devastating earthquake. Photo: Xinhua
Myanmar

Malaysian rescuers in Myanmar’s quake epicentre face aftershocks, landmines

Hopes of finding survivors are ‘diminishing’ as the critical 72-hour window in which people can survive without water closes.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong rescue team presses on with search for Myanmar earthquake survivors

Death toll has exceeded 2,000, with 3,900 people injured and at least 270 more still missing.

Myanmar

‘Cosmic verdict’ fears grip Myanmar junta in earthquake’s aftermath

While rescue teams struggle against civil war roadblocks, analysts warn of a ‘cursed’ regime facing a legitimacy crisis.

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Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing arrives at a hospital compound in Naypyidaw on Friday to meet earthquake survivors. Photo: AFP
Earthquakes

Myanmar diaspora rallies for quake victims with 1 rule: do not help the junta

Those living overseas have urged international donors not to send aid via the junta, saying the military will weaponise relief efforts to increase exploitation.

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People inspect the site of a damaged building in the aftermath of a 7-7-magnitude earthquake, in Mandalay, Myanmar, on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong society

Myanmar earthquake: Hong Kong rescue team begins work in Mandalay

Death toll has exceeded 2,000, including three Chinese nationals, with rescue team arriving in city near quake’s epicentre.

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Hong Kong society

Earthquake’s effects reverberate through Hong Kong’s Myanmese community

Two students grappling with destruction of their home call for help that goes beyond aid and a focus on longer-term efforts to end civil war.

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Myanmar

Myanmar rebels accuse junta of air strikes in quake aftermath

The military has turned to air strikes to gain the upper hand against an array of anti-coup fighters and armed groups in the civil war.

Myanmar’s military chief Min Aung Hlaing making a speech in Naypyidaw on Friday, appealing for international aid for the earthquake’s relief effort. Photo: AFP
Myanmar

Chinese embassy fears further casualties from deadly Myanmar earthquake

The country’s embassy said it had received hundreds of requests for help following the magnitude 7.7 quake that killed at least 1,700 people.

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The epicentre of the quake was near the city of Mandalay. Photo: Reuters
Myanmar

‘Very big threat’: global aid effort begins after Myanmar, Thailand quake

With thousands dead and injured and many people missing, several nations are sending aid, including life detectors.

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Hong Kong society

Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: Hong Kong sends rescue team to join aid efforts

Chief Executive John Lee expresses condolences to victims, with one estimate putting potential fatalities at 10,000 to 100,000 people.

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China-Asean relations

Myanmar earthquake: China makes emergency aid pledge after Xi calls junta chief

Beijing pledges US$13.8 million and sends emergency rescue team after Friday’s magnitude 7.7 quake killed more than 1,000 people.

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Members of the Chinese rescue team pictured at Yangon airport. Photo: Xinhua
Myanmar

‘It’s like apocalypse’: Myanmar, Thailand quake death toll tops 1,600

Over 3,400 people have been injured, with deaths and injuries expected to rise significantly amid devastating and widespread damage.

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SCMP Highlights

Myanmar quake hits China, Panama Canal intervention risk: SCMP daily highlights

From a massive earthquake to trade war turns and the F-47 jet, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.

Science

Myanmar quake strikes China’s belt and road heartland: how bad is it?

Deadly quake prompts worries about Sino-Myanmar pipelines, a strategic overland route for China’s oil and gas imports from the Middle East.

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Firefighters prepare to deploy drones to survey the quake-affected area in Ruili, in southwest China’s Yunnan province bordering Myanmar, on March 28. Photo: Xinhua
Thailand

Over 150 dead across Myanmar, Thailand as quake traps scores under rubble

A state of emergency has been declared in Bangkok as rescuers rush to the site of a collapsed building where at least 80 workers are unaccounted for.

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Rescue personnel near a building in Bangkok that collapsed after a strong earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday. Photo: Reuters
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