Magnitude 7.7 Myanmar Earthquake Leads 87 Global Quakes March 22–28, Over 1,600 Deaths From Latest Quake
The most significant event, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake, struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, on March 28, causing over 150 deaths, hundreds of injuries, and extensive infrastructure damage.
MANDALAY, MYANMAR—From March 22 to March 28, 2025 (UTC), the United States Geological Survey (USGS) recorded 87 earthquakes worldwide with a magnitude of 4.5 or greater. The most significant event, a magnitude 7.7 earthquake, struck near Mandalay, Myanmar, on March 28, causing over 1,600 deaths, hundreds of injuries, and extensive infrastructure damage. The casualty toll is still being assessed.
Other notable earthquakes occurred in New Zealand, the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Alaska, and Chile, though their remote or deep locations resulted in minimal impacts. These events highlight seismic activity along major tectonic boundaries, with data drawn from USGS records and verified sources.
