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7.7 magnitude earthquake on 28 March 2025 struck Mandalay, Myanmar, at a depth of 10 km, followed by a series of strong aftershock, including those of 6.4 magnitude (United States Geological Survey).
The death toll continues to rise, with officials reporting nearly 3,000 fatalities, with thousands injured or missing. As the Golden 72-Hour period is over, a one-week period of national mourning began on 31 March. The first rapid needs assessments from field teams are coming in - the most urgent needs identified are safe drinking water, food, hygiene and sanitation, and safe, temporary shelter and mental health and psychosocial support. IOM Flash Appeal was published on 1 April 2025, urgently appealing for USD 17.3 million for urgent life-saving response to the needs of vulnerable earthquake-affected people.