In Brief

• A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar on 28 March 2025 causing severe damage in Sagaing, Mandalay and surrounding areas.
• The Earthquake was likely triggered by rupture along the Sagaing Fault, near the Indian and Eurasian plate boundary.
• The International Charter for Space and Major Disasters (Call ID: 1095) was activated,with ISRO providing VHR satellite imagery over Mandalay and Sagaing cities of Myanmar.
• Rapid mapping using ISRO’s Cartosat-3 data revealed extensive damage, including the collapse of Ava Bridge, buildings and monasteries in Sagaing and Mandalay.