Myanmar earthquake death toll exceeds 1,000 as search and rescue efforts continue

The 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck northwest of Mandalay, Myanmar on Friday is reported to be the strongest to hit the country in decades. The epicenter of the earthquake is near Mandalay. The ruling junta of Myanmar initially reported a death toll of over 1,000, while later reports from authorities stated that the death toll has surpassed 1,000.