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M4.2 Earthquake near Pangyang Township, Shan State (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-10-10 01:23:32 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Pangyang Township, Shan State (Myanmar (Burma)) on October 10, 2026 at 01:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (33.7 km)
Regional average: 33.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 391 Catalogue entries

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