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Last updated: April 10, 2025

Earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand: Your donation helps!

Thousands of people lost their homes and all their belongings in the earthquake. Photo: IMG/Malteser International

On 28 of March 2025, a powerful earthquake with magnitude 7.7 has struck Myanmar. The quake occurred at 12:50 p.m. local time near the city of Sagaing in central Myanmar. Tremors were also felt in Thailand, more than 1,000 kilometers away. The main shock was followed by multiple aftershocks, including one measuring 6.4. Initial reports indicate widespread destruction in several cities across Myanmar, with residential and office buildings, bridges, and historic landmarks partially or completely destroyed. Myanmar's military junta has confirmed that the death toll has surpassed 3,600, with over 5,000 people injured and more than a hundred still missing. Fatalities have also been reported in Thailand. Experts fear that the actual number of casualties in both countries may be significantly higher.

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Our emergency relief after the earthquake in Myanmar

Our teams treat people in our mobile clinic near a temporary camp in Mandalay. Photo: Malteser International

After the devastating earthquake in Myanmar, Malteser International immediately provided €250,000 in emergency aid and initiated a comprehensive earthquake response. Together with our teams and local partners, we are providing urgently needed aid in the heavily affected regions of Mandalay, Naypyidaw, and the southern Shan State. Thousands of people are living in makeshift shelters without access to clean water or basic sanitation. They have lost everything and are in dire need of assistance. During this difficult time, we stand by their side.

Our relief measures:

  • Clean water & hygiene: providing safe drinking water, repairing damaged pipelines, building emergency latrines, distributing soap and chlorine tablets for water purification.
  • Medical care: treating injured people, providing medicines and first aid supplies.
  • Psychosocial Support
  • Essential relief goods: distributing soap, menstrual products, baby care items, blankets, tarpaulins, ropes, rainwater collection kits, and other crucial supplies.


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Earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand - news about our emergency relief:

03.04.2025

Myanmar After the Earthquake: No Clean Water, Rising Number of Illnesses – Malteser International Provides Emergency Relief

In the aftermath of a devastating earthquake in Myanmar, Malteser International is on the ground providing critical aid. With thousands injured and infrastructure severely damaged, our teams are delivering medical care, clean water, and essential supplies to those in desperate need. The situation remains dire as extreme heat and limited communication hinder relief efforts.

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01.04.2025

Myanmar: Malteser International warns of life-threatening illnesses due to contaminated water

Cologne/Yangon. An increasing number of people are falling ill in Myanmar's earthquake-affected areas due to contaminated water. Water and sanitation infrastructure has been destroyed in numerous communities. Many people have been left homeless or without safe access to drinking water. As a consequence, illnesses such as watery diarrhea and other life-threatening diseases are emerging. 

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30.03.2025

Earthquake: Tent cities without sanitation and fear of infectious diseases in Myanmar

Cologne/Yangon. Malteser International and its local partners will provide medical aid, psychosocial support, clean water and sanitation to the people in the Mandalay region. Two days after the severe earthquake in Myanmar, the full extent of the damage is still unknown. In addition to providing immediate assistance, we are also working to assess further needs.

 

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Earthquake in Thailand/Myanmar: Malteser International emergency relief team on its way to Myanmar – first emergency relief efforts underway

Cologne/Yangon. A Malteser International emergency relief team will travel towards Yangon, Myanmar, on Saturday evening to support local colleagues in their initial emergency relief efforts for people in the affected areas. The first relief measures have already been launched: "Our medical teams, water, sanitation, and hygiene specialists, along with trained volunteers, are on the ground assessing needs and coordinating emergency assistance. Medicines and medical supplies are urgently needed," says Oliver Hochedez, Head of the Emergency Relief Department at Malteser International.

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28.03.2025

Earthquake Thailand/Myanmar: Malteser International begins with 250,000 euro Emergency Relief

Cologne/Yangon/Mae Sariang. A severe earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale has struck Myanmar and Thailand today. The quake occurred at 12:50 p.m. local time at a depth of 10 kilometers close to the city of Sagaing in central Myanmar. Tremors were also felt in Thailand more than 1,000 kilometers away. Official information on the number of deaths is not yet available from the affected countries. Malteser International has been supporting people in Thailand and Myanmar for several decades. The organization will immediately provide emergency relief of 250,000 euros for the affected areas to provide rapid assistance.

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