Myanmar Earthquake: Satellite Images Reveal Devastation – Before and After

After three days of ongoing search and rescue operations, efforts continue to locate and save those trapped under the rubble caused by the massive earthquake that struck Myanmar last Friday (March 28, 2025). Measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale, along with its subsequent aftershocks, the quake has triggered fears of an impending humanitarian crisis. Myanmar, supported by international aid organizations and volunteers, is grappling with severe infrastructure damage and critical state functions. According to the latest military junta report governing Myanmar, the death toll has reached 1,700, with 3,400 injured and 300 still missing. The extent of the devastation is best illustrated through satellite images showing the dramatic changes before and after the earthquake, particularly in Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city. These images capture key landmarks pre-quake (March 23, 2025) and post-quake (March 29, 2025). Meanwhile, much-needed international humanitarian assistance arrives as hospitals overflow. Myanmar’s junta leader, Min Aung Hlaing, warned that the death toll is expected to rise, stating that his government faces a significant challenge. Neighboring countries like India, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Russia have sent material aid and rescue teams. This ranks among the strongest earthquakes to hit Myanmar in the past century, causing widespread destruction of bridges, highways, airports, and railway lines.