M4.2 Depth: 55.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Suangdaw, Chin (Myanmar (Burma))

UTC time: 2026-07-30 02:21:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Suangdaw, Chin (Myanmar (Burma)) on July 30, 2026 at 02:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 55 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

55.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-30 02:21:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Myanmar (Burma)

State

Chin

City

Suangdaw

County

Tedim District

Village

Suangdaw

Source

emsc

Coordinates

23.35900, 93.90900

Temperature

27.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

55 km

55 km — deeper than the regional average (31.2 km)

Regional average: 31.2 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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Popa

Distance: 304 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'518 m ·Last eruption: -6050 ·Burma (Myanmar)

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