The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Monday released satellite images of the powerful earthquake caused by the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and rattled neighbouring countries on March 28, 2025.
The disaster caused widespread devastation, particularly near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city killing over 1,700 people, according to the latest input.
Cartosat-3, the space agency’s Earth imaging satellite, which can help with images at a resolution of less than 50 centimetres, managed to capture photos from an altitude of 500 kilometres above the Earth.
ISRO Releases Satellite Images
In the aftermath of the earthquake, satellite imagery from ISRO’s Cartosat-3 has provided crucial insights into the extent of the destruction. The released images show how a huge bridge over the Irrawaddy River collapsed. The damage to Mandalay University was also highlighted.
The earthquake resulted in catastrophic damage across multiple regions, leaving several people injured, while many lost their lives. Infrastructure such as roads, residential buildings, and historical landmarks also suffered severe destruction.
Notable damage was reported in Mandalay and the nearby Sagaing region. The images taken on March 29 revealed extensive damage to Mandalay’s infrastructure, including notable landmarks that suffered either complete or partial collapse.
A number of significant locations, including the ancient Ava Bridge and the Mahamuni Pagoda, also fell. Furthermore, Thailand too experienced tremors, which prompted emergency responses there.
While rescue efforts are ongoing to find people who remain trapped, Myanmar’s military government has proclaimed a state of emergency. There have reportedly been over 2,900 fatalities and thousands of injuries.
One of the first nations to provide support and send rescue teams to Myanmar during this critical period was India.
