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Earthquake in Myanmar: "Force of 334 atom bombs," 14 aftershocks, destroyed cities, 1,600 fatalities

Richa Pandey
30 Mar, 2025

Myanmar Earthquake: "Force of 334 Atom Bombs" Leaves Cities in Ruins, Over 1,600 Dead**

*[City Name, Myanmar]* – A catastrophic earthquake, described by seismologists as having **"the force of 334 Hiroshima atomic bombs,"** struck central Myanmar yesterday, reducing entire cities to rubble and killing more than **1,600 people**—with the death toll expected to rise. The disaster, followed by **14 powerful aftershocks**, has triggered landslides, collapsed buildings, and left thousands injured or missing in what is being called the **deadliest quake in Myanmar’s modern history**.

The Devastation in Numbers**

- **Magnitude 7.8** (USGS) – Epicenter near [Location], depth of **10 km** (shallow, increasing destruction).

- **1,600+ confirmed dead** – Bodies still being pulled from collapsed homes and temples.

- **5,000+ injured** – Hospitals overwhelmed, many treated in makeshift camps.

- **14 aftershocks** (strongest at **6.4 magnitude**) – Hindering rescue efforts.

- **200+ buildings destroyed** – Including schools, pagodas, and hospitals.

"Like a Nuclear Bomb Hit Us"**

Survivors described **"the ground splitting open"** as the quake struck at **[Time] local time**, lasting nearly **two minutes**.

- **"I saw buildings crumble like paper,"** said [Witness Name], a shop owner in [City].

- **"Children were buried under schools. We dug with our hands to save them,"** said a rescue volunteer.

- Historic **Buddhist temples**, some centuries old, collapsed, crushing monks and worshippers inside.

Rescue Efforts & Challenges**

- **Military and volunteers** are digging through debris with **bare hands and shovels**—heavy machinery is scarce.

- **Landslides** have blocked roads, cutting off remote villages.

- **Monsoon rains** are forecast, raising fears of **flooding and disease outbreaks**.

International Response**

- **UN, Red Cross, and ASEAN** are mobilizing aid, but access remains difficult.

- **India, China, and Thailand** have sent emergency teams, medics, and supplies.

- **Social media campaigns** (#SaveMyanmar) are urging global donations.

Why Was This Quake So Deadly?**

1. **Shallow depth** – More surface destruction.

2. **Poor infrastructure** – Many buildings were not earthquake-resistant.

3. **Aftershocks** – Caused further collapses.

How to Help**

- Donate to **Red Cross Myanmar** or **UN Crisis Relief**.

- Share verified SOS alerts for missing persons.

Voices from the Ground**

*"We have no home left. Please help us."* – [Survivor Name], [City].

**Authorities warn the next 48 hours are critical** to find survivors. With **thousands homeless** and **bodies still buried**, Myanmar faces a long road to recovery.