Myanmar Now reported that the earthquake at around 1 p.m. on March 28 (local time) caused damage to many major cities such as Yangon, Mandalay, Naypyidaw, Sagaing, Aungban, Bago, Kalay, Magway, Kyaukse, muse and Yinmabin.
In Mandalay, several high-rise buildings and part of the wall of Mandalay Palace were also reported to have collapsed, according to local sources.
Mandalay Palace is the last royal palace of the Konbaung Dynasty, located in the center of Mandalay City, Myanmar. This is one of the most important landmarks in the country, built in 1857, bearing the traditional cultural and architectural imprint of Myanmar.
One structure that was severely damaged after the earthquake was the Mahamuni pagoda. The project was built in 1784, with a 4 meter high depiction of Buddha Mahamuni in tons of gold.
In addition, the famous U Bein wooden bridge, Masoyein monastery and Kyauktawgyi pagoda were also severely damaged.
Kyauktawgyi Pagoda is one of the famous pagodas in Mandalay, Myanmar, known for its giant Buddha statue carved from a single marble block. The pagoda was built in 1853.
Many houses in the city of Mandalay were damaged, some people were trapped under the rubble. The exact report on casualties has not been released.
The famous 16-span Ava bridge connecting the Ava and Sagaing regions of Mandalay also collapsed after the earthquake. This project was built in 1934.
Mandalay, an important center in Myanmar's cultural tourism journey, is home to ancient monasteries and royal palaces.
Travel agencies in Bagan, Inle Lake and Pyin Oo Lwin are urgently assessing the situation, some have canceled or changed their tours. Hotel staff across Mandalay said they felt a strong shake-up, many tourists panicked and ran outside, even checking in immediately, according to TTW.
