A rescue worker descends at the site of an under-construction building collapse in Bangkok on March 30, 2025, two days after an earthquake struck central Myanmar and Thailand.

A rescue worker descends at the site of an under-construction building collapse in Bangkok on March 30, 2025, two days after an earthquake struck central Myanmar and Thailand. / AFP via Getty Images

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The death toll from the powerful earthquake in Myanmar Friday has climbed to more than 1,600, and officials say they expect that number to rise even further. The search for those still buried under the rubble, meanwhile, continues. One woman was pulled out of the wreckage of a 12-story apartment building in Mandalay alive.

Beneath the historic temples of Mandalay, the destructive power of Myanmar's worst earthquake in a century is clear to see. The country's second-largest city bore the full force of the disaster.

At the Sky Villa condominium, rescue workers were digging through the rubble with their hands. Ninety people were feared to be trapped. The building housed apartments and a wedding venue, but its 12 stories now resemble six after it pancaked in seconds.

The first shipments of international aid arrived at the airport in the former capital, Yangon. They came from neighboring China and India and included search and rescue and medical teams, as well as blankets, and other provisions.

A woman reacts while waiting for news of missing loved ones at the site of an under-construction building collapse in Bangkok on March 30, 2025, two days after an earthquake struck central Myanmar and Thailand.

A woman reacts while waiting for news of missing loved ones at the site of an under-construction building collapse in Bangkok on March 30, 2025, two days after an earthquake struck central Myanmar and Thailand. / AFP via Getty Images

K-9 units search for missing persons at the site of an under-construction building collapse in Bangkok on March 30, 2025.

K-9 units search for missing persons at the site of an under-construction building collapse in Bangkok on March 30, 2025. / AFP

A woman clears debris in front of damaged houses in Mandalay on March 30, 2025.

A woman clears debris in front of damaged houses in Mandalay on March 30, 2025. / AFP via Getty Images

A monk walks past damaged houses in Mandalay on March 30, 2025.

A monk walks past damaged houses in Mandalay on March 30, 2025. / AFP via Getty Images

Rescuers search through the rubble of a damaged building looking for survivors in Mandalay on March 29, 2025.

Rescuers search through the rubble of a damaged building looking for survivors in Mandalay on March 29, 2025. / AFP via Getty Images

This aerial photograph shows the site of an under-construction building collapse in Bangkok on March 29, 2025, a day after an earthquake struck central Myanmar and Thailand.

This aerial photograph shows the site of an under-construction building collapse in Bangkok on March 29, 2025, a day after an earthquake struck central Myanmar and Thailand. / Getty Images

Relatives wait for missing family members during a search operation for survivors at the site of a collapsed building following an earthquake in Bangkok, Thailand, on March 29, 2025.

Relatives wait for missing family members during a search operation for survivors at the site of a collapsed building following an earthquake in Bangkok, Thailand, on March 29, 2025. / NurPhoto via Getty Images

People watch as rescuers search for survivors trapped in the collapsed Sky Villa Condominium building in Mandalay on March 29, 2025, a day after an earthquake struck central Myanmar.

People watch as rescuers search for survivors trapped in the collapsed Sky Villa Condominium building in Mandalay on March 29, 2025, a day after an earthquake struck central Myanmar. / AFP via Getty Images

Ye Aung (top) accompanies his wife Phyu Lay Khaing on their way to the hospital after she was rescued from the rubble of the collapsed Sky Villa Condominium apartment building in Mandalay on March 29, 2025.

Ye Aung (top) accompanies his wife Phyu Lay Khaing on their way to the hospital after she was rescued from the rubble of the collapsed Sky Villa Condominium apartment building in Mandalay on March 29, 2025. / AFP via Getty Images

People inspect the debris of a collapsed building in Mandalay on March 28, 2025, after an earthquake.

People inspect the debris of a collapsed building in Mandalay on March 28, 2025, after an earthquake. / via Getty Images

Motorists wait in line at a petrol station in Mandalay on March 29, 2025, a day after an earthquake struck central Myanmar.

Motorists wait in line at a petrol station in Mandalay on March 29, 2025, a day after an earthquake struck central Myanmar. / AFP via Getty Images

A damaged pagoda is pictured in Mandalay on March 29, 2025, a day after an earthquake struck central Myanmar.

A damaged pagoda is pictured in Mandalay on March 29, 2025, a day after an earthquake struck central Myanmar. / AFP via Getty Images

People drive on a motorbike past a collapsed building in Mandalay on March 28, 2025, after an earthquake in central Myanmar.

People drive on a motorbike past a collapsed building in Mandalay on March 28, 2025, after an earthquake in central Myanmar. / via Getty Images

Members of the public anxiously wait for news on rescue operations at the Chatuchak skyscraper collapse site on March 29, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Members of the public anxiously wait for news on rescue operations at the Chatuchak skyscraper collapse site on March 29, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. / Getty Images

Heavy construction equipment is used to dig through the rubble as people look for survivors in a damaged building in Mandalay on March 29, 2025.

Heavy construction equipment is used to dig through the rubble as people look for survivors in a damaged building in Mandalay on March 29, 2025. / AFP via Getty Images

A rescue worker looks out over the rubble as teams attempt to free trapped residents at the destroyed Sky Villa Condominium development in Mandalay on March 29, 2025

A rescue worker looks out over the rubble as teams attempt to free trapped residents at the destroyed Sky Villa Condominium development in Mandalay on March 29, 2025 / AFP via Getty Images

People sleep in the open at Chatuchak park in Bangkok on March 29, 2025, a day after an earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand.

People sleep in the open at Chatuchak park in Bangkok on March 29, 2025, a day after an earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand. / AFP via Getty Images

A rescue worker stands on rubble as teams attempt to free trapped residents at the destroyed Sky Villa Condominium development in Mandalay on March 29, 2025.

A rescue worker stands on rubble as teams attempt to free trapped residents at the destroyed Sky Villa Condominium development in Mandalay on March 29, 2025. / AFP via Getty Images

Rescue workers carry the body of a victim at the site of an under-construction building collapse in Bangkok on March 29, 2025.

Rescue workers carry the body of a victim at the site of an under-construction building collapse in Bangkok on March 29, 2025. / AFP via Getty Images

People climb into a damaged building as they look for survivors in Mandalay on March 29, 2025.

People climb into a damaged building as they look for survivors in Mandalay on March 29, 2025. / AFP via Getty Images

Patients are attended to in a makeshift medical treatment area in the recreational hall of a hospital in Bangkok on March 29, 2025.

Patients are attended to in a makeshift medical treatment area in the recreational hall of a hospital in Bangkok on March 29, 2025. / AFP via Getty Images

Rescue workers seen working at a collapsed building after an earthquake.

Rescue workers seen working at a collapsed building after an earthquake. / SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

A building is damaged after an earthquake Friday, March 28, 2025, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar.

A building is damaged after an earthquake Friday, March 28, 2025, in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. / AP

A resident carries belongings over debris next to a damaged building in Naypyidaw on March 28, 2025, after an earthquake in central Myanmar.

A resident carries belongings over debris next to a damaged building in Naypyidaw on March 28, 2025, after an earthquake in central Myanmar. / AFP via Getty Images

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