The tErremoto of magnitude 7.7 that shook the center of Burma Yesterday, Friday has left a preliminary balance of at least 1,002 deaths and 2,376 injured, according to the figures that the military board that governs in Myanmar has updated this Saturday. In addition, it has been reported that 30 people remain missing in a serious event, where some sources in the country foresee up to 10,000 deaths. In a statement broadcast on state television MRTVThe Board said: «Until now, statistics indicate that 1,002 people lost their lives in the areas impacted by the earthquake throughout the country, while 2,376 were injured. Detailed data collection continues on 30 people reported as missing».
The worst earthquake in Myanmar -antigua Burmania- in 75 years, had its Epicenter near Mandalaythe second most important city in Burma, according to data from the United States Geological Service (USGS). Minutes after the main event, a replica of 6.7 shuddered the region again. He General Min Cong Hlaingleader of the Burmese Military Board, survived this Saturday by helicopter the affected area in Mandalay to evaluate the damages caused.
The worst earthquake in Burma this century
This earthquake, the more intense registered in Burma so far in the centuryhad its epicenter near Sagaing, a town on the shores of the Ayeyarwady River, known for its relevance as a monastic center and located less than 20 kilometers from Mandalay, reports EP.
From this Saturday, international teams have begun to get to the country to support rescue tasks. Among them, a group of Chinese rescuers has joined the operations, while the president of China, Xi Jinping, expressed his condolences to General Aung Hlaing in an official message.
The effects of the earthquake were also felt in neighboring countries such as China and Thailand. In the latter, local media reported at least 10 deaths and dozens of missing after the collapse of a building under construction in Bangkok, caused by seismic waves.
