YANGON -- A Chinese rescue team arrived at Yangon International Airport in Myanmar on Saturday afternoon to assist in disaster relief efforts following a devastating earthquake.

The rescue team, sent by the Chinese government at the request of the Myanmar government, departed from Beijing on Saturday morning.

A total of 82 rescuers were dispatched, along with rescue equipment and supplies.

A 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday. The information team of Myanmar's State Administration Council said 1,002 people have been killed, 2,376 were injured, and 30 remained missing.