Xinhua
31 Mar 2025, 17:17 GMT+10
BEIJING, March 31 (Xinhua) -- A 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar at 2:20 p.m. Friday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).The devastation has been widespread, with Mandalay, Bago, Magway, northeastern Shan State, Sagaing, and Nay Pyi Taw among the hardest-hit regions.The earthquakes destroyed people's homes and local infrastructure. Satellite images provided by Chang Guang Satellite Technology Co., Ltd. show the scale of the devastation wrought by the huge earthquake in details.Satellite images taken on March 29, 2025 shows a comparison of the Ava Bridge near Mandalay, Myanmar before (L) and after (R) the earthquake.Satellite images taken on March 29, 2025 shows a comparison of an urban area of Mandalay, Myanmar before (L) and after (R) the earthquake.Satellite images taken on March 29, 2025 shows a comparison of an urban area of Mandalay, Myanmar before (L) and after (R) the earthquake.
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