Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 57.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chin · Khiangzang
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M3.4 Earthquake near Khiangzang, Chin (Myanmar (Burma))
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About this earthquake
On October 3, 2026 at 04:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Khiangzang, Chin (Myanmar (Burma)). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 57 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Myanmar (Burma): over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.
Details
ID
026efa6230309602940f07baaba780259b473111
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
57.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-03 04:51:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Khiangzang
Source
emsc
Coordinates
23.47100,
93.93400
Temperature
29.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
57 km
57 km — deeper than the regional average (33.5 km)
Regional average: 33.5 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 391 Catalogue entries
Of 390 other entries for this area and period, 218 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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