Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Shan State · Ywangan Township
Country overviewMyanmar (Burma) · Shan State
M3.1 Earthquake near Ywangan Township, Shan State (Myanmar (Burma))
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About this earthquake
On July 27, 2026 at 09:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Ywangan Township, Shan State (Myanmar (Burma)). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
0bc301c83cac1fe269d75e8590a8d3f3ba24ab44
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-27 09:31:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
21.57800,
96.71100
Temperature
26.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (33.1 km)
Regional average: 33.1 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
22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 390 Catalogue entries
Of 389 other entries for this area and period, 317 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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