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Myanmar - Ancient cities of Upper Myanmar: Sagaing (Imagery Analysis: 30/03/2025, Published: 09/04/2025 V1)

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Satellite-detected damage in the UNESCO Tentative List Site component Sagaing as of 30 March 2025

This map shows locations where damage was detected based on a very high resolution satellite image collected 30 March 2025 when compared to very high resolution satellite imagery from 23 March 2025. The USGS shake map indicates the intensity of the earthquake measured 8.0-8.5 in this area.

Across the site, 760 damaged buildings within the cultural site were detected, including several pagodas such as Ma Shi Khana Pagoda (inset 1). There was no damage detected on the Sitagu International Buddhist Academy (inset 2).

This is a preliminary analysis and has not yet been validated in the field. Please send ground feedback to the United Nations Satellite Centre (UNOSAT).