Rescue operations in Myanmar and Thailand are intensifying as the death toll from a 7.7-magnitude earthquake, which struck Southeast Asia on Friday, has surpassed 2,000.

Efforts are focused on locating survivors amidst the rubble three days post-disaster.

In Mandalay, Myanmar, near the quake's epicenter, rescuers successfully pulled four people from collapsed buildings, including a pregnant woman and a young girl.

Footage shared by state media shows rescue workers navigating through debris to find survivors.

One individual shared that after being rescued from the remnants of his restaurant, he hired a bulldozer at his own expense to search for his missing worker and improve safety conditions for his neighbors.

The earthquake has compounded existing challenges in Myanmar, where a civil war has persisted since a military coup in 2021. The International Committee of the Red Cross reported that access to victims remains problematic due to ongoing conflict, hindering relief efforts in areas beset by military operations.

The junta has reportedly continued airstrikes on civilian structures, according to a local rebel group.

In Thailand, efforts have focused on an unfinished skyscraper in Bangkok that collapsed during the quake.

The recovery process has confirmed 12 fatalities from the building collapse, with a total of 19 reported deaths across Thailand and 75 individuals still unaccounted for at the site.

Search teams are deploying scanning machines and sniffer dogs in a bid to locate any remaining survivors.

Initial investigations into the cause of the collapse revealed substandard steel samples from the building, prompting the government to initiate a thorough inquiry.

Bangkok's Deputy Governor emphasized the urgency of the search, stating that the chances of survival decrease significantly after 72 hours, but efforts will continue.

Myanmar state media has reported a death toll of 2,065, along with over 3,900 injuries and more than 270 individuals missing.

The military government has declared a week-long mourning period commencing Monday.

Various reports suggest a discrepancy in casualties, with opposition sources estimating the number at 2,418.

Meanwhile, three Chinese nationals have been confirmed among the deceased.

Relief efforts have mobilized resources from neighboring countries including China, India, and Thailand, alongside aid from Malaysia, Singapore, and Russia.

Humanitarian assistance from the United Nations is also being provided, with officials on the ground in Mandalay.

The United States has pledged $2 million in aid through Myanmar-based organizations to support response efforts.

The earthquake's impact comes against the backdrop of a deteriorating humanitarian situation in Myanmar, already afflicted by civil unrest and healthcare systems under strain.

Critical infrastructure including bridges, airports, and railways are reported damaged, complicating aid delivery.

Conditions remain dire as displaced populations face ongoing hazards without basic necessities, including shelter and medical care.