Mandalay Archdiocese’s Latest Updated: March 31, 2025

On March 28, two strong earthquakes hit central Myanmar, with epicenters located near the cities of Mandalay and Sagaing. Several aftershocks have been recorded since then. Both cities are located in Mandalay Archdiocese. The strongest tremors in the Mandalay region impacted these townships the most: Amarapura, Aungmyaythazan, Chanayethazan, Chanmyathazi, Kyaukse, Madaya, Maha Aungmyay, Ngazun, Myittha, Patheingyi, Pyigyitagong, Pyinoolwin, Singu, Sintgaing, Tada-U, Thazi, and Wundwin.[1] Initial reports suggest that more than 1,000 people have lost their lives, over 2,200 have been injured, and around 200 remain missing in central and northwestern Myanmar; most of the fatalities were recorded in the Mandalay region.[2]

As of now, the most urgent needs are humanitarian assistance, including food, medicine, temporary shelter, hygiene kits, and dignity kits. In the future, financial assistance will be essential for rebuilding the community.

Under the guidance of Archbishop Marco, the archdiocese of Mandalay has established an emergency rescue team to provide humanitarian assistance to those affected by the powerful earthquake.

Contact information of the emergency rescue team are provided here.

Email: archdiomdy2019@gmail.com

Viber phone : +959446742447

[1] Reliefweb, “ACAPS Briefing Note - Myanmar Earthquake: Mandalay pre-crisis profile (29 March 2025),” https://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/acaps-briefing-note-myanmar-earthquake-mandalay-pre-crisis-profile-29-march-2025.

[2] Id., “Myanmar Earthquake Flash Update #1 (As of 29 March 2025),” https://reliefweb.int/report/myanmar/myanmar-earthquake-flash-update-1-29-march-2025.