A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake hit Myanmar, causing widespread devastation and tragically killing over 140 people.
The earthquake's epicenter was near the active Sagaing Fault, a boundary between two massive tectonic plates.
This fault line's movement, combined with building codes less stringent than those in some other earthquake-prone areas, led to extensive damage.
Rescue efforts are underway, but rebuilding the affected regions will require substantial time and resources in the coming years.
