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A. SITUATION ANALYSIS
Description of the crisis
On 28 March 2025, a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar, with the epicenter located near Sagaing and Mandalay. Twelve minutes later, a strong 6.7-magnitude aftershock struck the same region, exacerbating the destruction already caused by the main quake. The tremor caused widespread devastation across five regions: Sagaing, Mandalay, Southern Shan, Naypyidaw and Bago. The disaster affected areas were already experiencing complex humanitarian needs, with an estimated 17.2 million people residing in the affected states and regions. As of 14 April 2025, official reports confirm 3,675 deaths, 4,824 injuries, and 129 people missing, with 282,790 people (66,500 households) affected. Nearly 198,600 people have been displaced due to the earthquake, of whom more than 41,700 are sheltering in 145 temporary sites.
The earthquake also caused severe damage to public infrastructure, including roads, bridges, hospitals, schools, and water systems. Over 52,000 homes, 640 health facilities, and 2,661 schools have been damaged. While physical access to some areas has improved, route disruptions and bridge failures continue to delay the delivery of aid. Power outages, disrupted telecommunications, and unsafe buildings further complicate humanitarian operations. Central Myanmar continues to experience frequent seismic activity almost daily. Since the initial destructive quakes, more than 140 aftershocks have been recorded, including two with 5.9 and 5.5 magnitude tremors near Nay Pyi Taw and Wundwin Township on 29 March and 13 April, according to the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology. This has intensified public anxiety and infrastructure risk, leading to additional buildings being destroyed, which generates an increased number of people living on the streets and in open areas.