One year on: continued IM support for earthquake recovery

On 28 March 2025, the 7.7Mw earthquake, Myanmar’s most powerful in recent history, caused widespread destruction across the country. Twelve months later, affected communities are still navigating the long road to recovery, and the demand for reliable, coordinated information to guide response efforts has not diminished. 

In the hours following the earthquake, MIMU launched a dedicated emergency page to serve as a resource hub for the humanitarian and development community. That page has since grown into a substantial repository hosting….

  • 200+ reports, assessments, and appeals from partners
  • 60+ maps including MIMU-produced maps on earthquake impact on roads and bridges, and probable building damage, alongside UNOSAT satellite assessments of damage to UNESCO heritage sites such as Bagan and Pyu Ancient Cities
  • Technical guidelines, RCCE materials, mental health and psychosocial support resources, and many more

As partners work alongside affected communities, from restoring agricultural livelihoods to rebuilding infrastructure, data and evidence remain at the heart of an effective response. The latest MIMU HDP Nexus 5W (August 2025 round) offers earthquake-specific insights, showing 74 organisations reporting earthquake-related activities across 81 townships in 8 states and regions.

MIMU's Interactive Earthquake Monitoring Dashboard tracks over 3,300 seismic events in Myanmar and vicinity since April 2007 using Thai Meteorological Department and USGS data, providing ongoing situational awareness. 

With continued recovery efforts in the period ahead, we encourage all partners to explore and contribute to these resources as the response transitions from emergency to longer-term recovery.