No Sri Lankans among victims of quake in Myanmar

29 Mar, 2025

There are no Sri Lankans among the victims of the quake in Myanmar, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Yangon said on Saturday.

The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Yangon is following up the situation relevant to the earthquake which struck Myanmar on 28 March 2025, causing damage and destruction in several places in the country, including Mandalay and Nay Pyi Taw, causing injury, loss of lives, and damage to the property and infrastructure.

Strong tremors of the magnitude 7.7 (on the Richter scale) earthquake, which the epicenter was at Mandalay region, was felt at the Embassy premises in Yangon, around 11.50 a.m..

As per the available information, there are no reported impacts on the Sri Lankan community, including the Embassy staff residing in Myanmar.

The Embassy is closely monitoring and observing the situation, in close cooperation and contact with the resident Sri Lankan community.

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