7.7-magnitude earthquake rocks Myanmar, leads to road and property damage in Bangkok
March 28 2025 by Kristina Shperlik-
Thai insurers set to halt free coverage in wake of devastating earthquake
- April 1
Thai General Insurance Association president Somporn Suebthawilkul says insurers must reassess and adjust their strategies to manage growing risks from natural disasters.
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Megaquake in Japan’s Nankai Trough could cause US$2trn economic losses, kill 300,000
- April 1
Government expert panel estimates about an 80% chance of a magnitude 8 to 9 earthquake along the tremulous seabed zone occurring within 30 years
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Myanmar’s protection gap exposed as 7.7-magnitude earthquake death toll tops 1,600
- March 31
The financial burden from the damage to buildings, airports, roads and bridges, is likely to fall on businesses and the government as insurance penetration in the country remains very low.
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30 years after Kobe earthquake, Japan seeks to improve data amid ‘megaquake’ warning
- January 24
Space agency signs deal to estimate extent of damage to buildings caused by earthquakes using high-definition satellite images.
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