Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Kayin State · Thandaunggyi Township
Country overviewMyanmar (Burma) · Kayin State
M3.1 Earthquake near Thandaunggyi Township, Kayin State (Myanmar (Burma))
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Thandaunggyi Township, Kayin State (Myanmar (Burma)) on September 21, 2026 at 01:51 UTC. 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.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Myanmar (Burma): over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.
Details
ID
0dc4125b30045dce92c197c0075fb8ca955802a2
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-21 01:51:10 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
18.78800,
96.57400
Temperature
27.4°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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Myanmar (Burma)
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 392 Catalogue entries
Of 391 other entries for this area and period, 318 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
572
Country (24h)
Myanmar (Burma)
2